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to rights

Into correct or proper position, arrangement, condition, or order. (Especially in the phrase "put/set (something) to rights.") I must make sure I put the house to rights before my parents come home this evening. Since being diagnosed with terminal cancer, I've begun setting my will and financial affairs to rights.

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to rights

In a satisfactory or orderly condition: set the place to rights.

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