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Also, put right. 1. Place something in proper position; also, repair something. For example, Your tie is lopsided; let me set it right, or The faucets were in backwards but the plumber will soon put them right. [Second half of 1500s] 2. Correct someone, as in They thought he was married but he quickly set them right. 3. Make something accurate or fair, as in He offered to pay for the meal to put things right. Also see SET STRAIGHT.
American Heritage Idioms
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Phrase(s): set something right [and] make something right; make something good; put something right
to correct something; to alter a situation to make it more fair. • This is a very unfortunate situation. I’ll ask the people responsible to set this matter right. • I’m sorry that we overcharged you. We’ll try to put it right. • I know I owe you some money, but don’t worry, I’ll make it good.
McGrawhill's American Idioms And Phrasal Verbs