on the right track

ADJECTIVE

proper

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accurate exact formal precise usual

WEAK

absolute accepted arrant complete consummate customary decorous established free of error on the button on the nose on-target orthodox out-and-out right unmistaken utter

Antonyms

STRONGEST

careless false imprecise inaccurate inexact questionable

WEAK

crass crude general improper incorrect misbehaving objectionable substandard unacceptable unconventional unsuitable

Example Sentences

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Sixty-three percent of likely voters said the city is not on the right track, according to a poll released last week by the UC Berkeley Institute of Governmental Studies and co-sponsored by The Times.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

She’s already on the right track, and she has strong support in helping her make a thoughtful decision.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026

"We are on the right track to achieve the goal of winning the World Cup and we are following a process," he added.

From Barron's • Feb. 18, 2026

BNP Paribas seems on the right track with 2025 RoTE coming in at 11.6%, they add.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 5, 2026

The next day we made our way toward the beach, every once in a while stopping at a gas station or store to make sure we were on the right track.

From "We Were Here" by Matt De La Peña

on the right track

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