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
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

put/set something to ˈrights

correct a situation, especially one which is unfair; put things in their right places or right order: As a young politician, she wanted to set the world to rights. It took me ages to put things to rights after the workmen had left.
See also: put, right, set, something
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See also:
  • put/set something to rights
  • set (something) to rights
  • set to rights
  • be set to rights
  • be put to rights
  • make (something) right
  • set (something) right
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  • Would you please?
  • tidy up