get (something) right

get (something) right

To do, understand, or answer something accurately and/or correctly. I sure didn't get ace the exam, but I think I got quite a few right. You'll save yourself a bunch of work if you just get it right the first time.
See also: get, right

get right

1. To have a clear understanding of something. In this usage, a noun or pronoun is used between "get" and "right." Is the meeting at 4:00? Did I get that right?
2. To stop taking a drug. If you don't get right, these drugs could end up killing you.
See also: get, right
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

get right

Understand accurately or do correctly, as in If I get it right, you're not leaving until tomorrow, or The faucet works perfectly; the plumber finally got it right. [First half of 1900s]
See also: get, right
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

get right

verb
See get straight
See also: get, right
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
See also:
  • get right
  • ahead of the curve
  • ahead of/behind the curve
  • be across (something)
  • be across something
  • do justice to
  • do justice to (someone or something)
  • do justice to sb/sth
  • do justice to something/someone
  • have (one's)/the facts straight