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a step in the right direction

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a step in the right direction

An action or decision that is considered indicative of positive progress. Enrolling in that degree program was a step in the right direction toward changing careers.

See also: direction, right, step

a step in the right direction

an action that is expected to bring good results Both sides agreed that continuing the talks was a step in the right direction.

See also: direction, right, step