To put (someone) right In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "to put (someone) right", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Jenne Phuong calendar 2021-09-29 09:09

Meaning of To put (someone) right (redirected from put (someone) right )

Put (someone) right informal

The verb "set" can be substituted for the verb "put".

The word "straight" can be substituted for the word "right".

To help someone feel better, improve his/her health. 

This cup of ginger tea will put you right, honey.

A sound sleep could put you right

To correct one's belief by telling them true facts.

She thought there was no homework for weekend, but we put her right on that.

Grammar and Usage of Put (someone) right

Verb Forms

  • put (someone) right
  • to put (someone) right
  • puts (someone) right
  • putting (someone) right

The verb "put" should be conjugated according to its tense. 

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