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Collocation

absolutely right

adverb + adjective adverb + adjective

completely correct; exactly true

absolutely right: completely correct; exactly true

Definition

'absolutely right' is a common English collocation. completely correct; exactly true

absolutely + right

“You are absolutely right about the deadline being tomorrow.”

Examples

  • You are absolutely right to double-check the figures before we send the report.
  • She was absolutely right about the meeting starting at nine.
  • I think you are absolutely right, and we should apologize.
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  • They were absolutely right to cancel the trip because of the storm.
  • He is absolutely right that we need a backup plan.
  • The reviewer was absolutely right to criticize the unclear instructions.
  • After seeing the evidence, the jury realized the witness had been absolutely right all along.
  • If you say the data is flawed, you may be absolutely right, but we still need a solution today.
  • In hindsight, you were absolutely right to insist on getting everything in writing.