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on the right track

ADJECTIVE

proper

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accurate exact formal precise usual

WEAK

absolute accepted arrant complete consummate customary decorous established free of error on the button on the nose on-target orthodox out-and-out right unmistaken utter

Antonyms

STRONGEST

careless false imprecise inaccurate inexact questionable

WEAK

crass crude general improper incorrect misbehaving objectionable substandard unacceptable unconventional unsuitable

Example Sentences

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Your kitchen should fill with a buttery, nutty, garlicky aroma, which means you’re on the right track.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

“It’s just hard to stay on the right track and do every single thing to the best of your ability and consistently do everything the right way,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 3, 2026

Maybe not switching sooner was a blunder, but you are on the right track to correcting that.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 18, 2026

"No controversy -- I think we'll do good things together with the courts and trade associations. I think we're on the right track," Della Valle said.

From Barron's • Feb. 27, 2026

I race through the last couple of questions so fast I have no idea if I’m on the right track.

From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell

on the right track

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