Example sentences of "[verb] off [prep] the right [noun] " in BNC.
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1 | We needed a compass bearing to ensure we headed off in the right direction , a reminder that even a ‘ valley ’ walk can land the unwary in difficulties . |
2 | Second hurdle , managed it a bit better , gave him the signal three strides from the jump , felt him lift off at the right time , felt his assurance flow back and his faith in me revive , even if provisionally . |
3 | I think we got off on the right foot . ’ |
4 | The double sweep 1 : both fighters square off in the right stance . |
5 | Especially when you 're starting off on the right foot like you and Marilyn . |
6 | Mr. Chairman , ladies and gentlemen , it is n't that I would like to say a word , it is that told me to say a word , and I realise I am starting off in the right way . |
7 | In a kind of skipping movement he shifts his weight to the forward , leading right leg , scooping the left foot in front of the right knee and jumping off with the right leg so that it passes the left foot again . |
8 | We must get off on the right foot . ’ |
9 | Could I also ask a question which you might be completely clear on , but I 'm not , when we do back checks on files and make sure they are all up to date and so on , we come across maybe a research approval which has n't been signed off in the right places , how far back in time do we need to get that signed off . |
10 | Try to get off on the right foot ? ’ |
11 | Unless you start off with the right board , though , you 're going to make learning a lot of unnecessarily hard work . |