right word at the right time
Example Sentences
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Young vigorous Anna Howard Shaw proved to be a campaigner after Susan's own heart, tireless, uncomplaining, and good-tempered, an exceptional speaker, witty and quick to say the right word at the right time.
From Susan B. Anthony Rebel, Crusader, Humanitarian by Alma Lutz
Mrs. Bradford said she wished Mrs. Catt the good luck said to follow the possessor of an amethyst, who "shall speak the right word at the right time."
From The History of Woman Suffrage, Volume V by Ida Husted Harper
It was a long while before the shouting and the cheering ceased, and I think I spoke the right word at the right time.
From Waldfried A Novel by Berthold Auerbach
She always had the right word at the right time.
From Waldfried A Novel by Berthold Auerbach
