on the right lines

Acting, developing, or progressing in a way that is likely to succeed. After all of those failed experiments, our team is finally on the right lines now.

on the right lines

along the right lines

BRITISH

1. If someone or something is on the right lines or along the right lines, they are acting or developing in a way that is likely to be successful. Sometimes all you really require is a friendly voice to tell you that you are on the right lines. The team is developing along the right lines and they could surprise a few people in the World Cup next month.

2. If someone or something is on the right lines or along the right lines, they are almost, but not completely, managing to achieve the required result. The treatment offered so far has been along the right lines, but not successful in curing the condition completely. Compare with on the right track.

词组	on the right lines
释义	on the right lines on the right lines Acting, developing, or progressing in a way that is likely to succeed. After all of those failed experiments, our team is finally on the right lines now. See also: line, on, right Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. on the right lines or along the right lines BRITISH 1. If someone or something is on the right lines or along the right lines, they are acting or developing in a way that is likely to be successful. Sometimes all you really require is a friendly voice to tell you that you are on the right lines. The team is developing along the right lines and they could surprise a few people in the World Cup next month. 2. If someone or something is on the right lines or along the right lines, they are almost, but not completely, managing to achieve the required result. The treatment offered so far has been along the right lines, but not successful in curing the condition completely. Compare with on the right track. See also: line, on, right Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed. See also: be on the right lines on the right track right tack/track, to take/on the on the right tack be on the right track be on the right/wrong track be onto a winner progress with progress with (something) on course for (something)
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