in the right

Prepositional phrase

To be correct about what one says or thinks.

Japanese Meaning

自分の言っていることや考えが正しい、正当である状態を示す。 / 自身の意見や判断が正しいとされる状況

After checking the facts, she realized she was in the right and didn't apologize.

事実を確認した後、彼女は自分が正しかったと気づき、謝らなかった。

Sense（1）

To be correct about what one says or thinks.

I knew I was in the right about John being older than his wife, despite looking younger.