a step in the right direction

noun phrase

: an action that increases one's chances of achieving something

Exercise won't solve all your health problems, but it's a step in the right direction.

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Bing Guan | Bloomberg | Getty Images Constellation Brands’ decision to sell its Svedka vodka brand is a step in the right direction as the Modelo and Corona brewer focuses on its high-end businesses. —

Paulina Likos, CNBC, 3 Dec. 2024 Still, some have called the $300 billion a step in the right direction. —

Nate Perez, NPR, 29 Nov. 2024 Impact fee experts told Harford County officials that proposed fee increases for developers are a step in the right direction, but will not fully cover the cost of school infrastructure needed for student population growth from new development. —

Matt Hubbard, Baltimore Sun, 7 Nov. 2024 For anyone looking for a career with low barriers to entry but significant earning potential, financial planning can be a step in the right direction. —

Andre Pennington, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for a step in the right direction

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