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put (something) to rights

put (something) to rights

To restore or arrange something to its proper, natural, or original state or condition. I never worry about keeping my hotel room tidy, because I know they'll send someone to put it to rights once I leave. That new assistant is completely useless. Now I'm going to have to spend the entire weekend putting this contract to rights!
See also: put, right

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Mosi-Eastern African, Swahili
GobnaitGAWB-netIrish
Ime (1)-Western African, Ibibio
CleopasKLEE-ə-pəs (English)Biblical, Biblical Latin
Agathangelos-Late Greek
Gislenus-Ancient Germanic (Latinized)
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