| 词组 | CORRECTNESS |
| 释义 | CORRECTNESS cooking with gas doing things the right way. (Informal. From an advertising slogan.)That's great. Now you're cooking with gas.Things are moving along nicely with the project. The entire staff is really cooking with gas. do something up brown to do something just right. (Folksy. As if one were cooking and trying to make something to have just the right amount of brownish color.)Of course I can do it right. I'll really do it up brown.Come on, Bob. Let's do it right this time. I know you can do it up brown. do the trick to do exactly what needs to be done. (Folksy.)Push it just a little more to the left. There, that does the trick.If you lend me five dollars, I'll have enough to do the trick. in the right on the moral or legal side of an issue; on the right side of an issue.I felt I was in the right, but the judge ruled against me.It's hard to argue with lane. She always believes that she's in the right. just what the doctor ordered exactly what is required, especially for health or comfort.That meal was delicious, Bob. lust what the doctor ordered.BOB: Would you like something to drink? MARY: Yes, a cold glass of water would be just what the doctor ordered. on dead center exactly correct.Mary is quite observant. Her analysis is on dead center.My view isn't on dead center, but it's sensible. on the beam exactly right; thinking along the correct lines. (Informal.)That's the right idea. Now you're on the beam!She's not on the beam yet. Explain it to her again. on the button exactly right; in exactly the right place; at exactly the right time. (Informal.)That's it! You're right on the button.He got here at one o'clock on the button. strike the right note to achieve the desired effect; to do something suitable or pleasing. (A musical reference.)Meg struck the right note when she wore a dark suit to the interview.The politician's speech failed to strike the right note with the crowd. |
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