Example sentences of "be [prep] the right [noun] " in BNC.

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1 In a sense such questions are about the right level at which to study memory .
2 If the questions that are asked are of the right kind , then an investigative approach to a topic will automatically ensure that the history attainment targets are met .
3 It is important to ensure that rooms are of the right shape to serve their function .
4 A quietly-spoken man , he is not the pushy type of manager who makes sure the sandwiches are folded properly backstage or that the plectrums are of the right elasticity .
5 Aston Martin seem sure they 're onto the right thing .
6 You got Hi yeah , Himem , EMM , Smart Drive and C , so they 're in the right order .
7 You can only do it when you 're in the right mood .
8 Now again it 's very difficult to say because jogging will not be any good to you unless you 're in the right condition to do jogging and unless you 've got the right conditions to jog .
9 I think the answer to that is , I do n't think you 're in the right job
10 Ever wondered if you 're in the right job : Alloa Athletic 's goalie is called Butter .
11 You know you 're in the right place when the attitude of the locals subtly changes ; as you drive past country kids coming home from school in crisply-pressed uniforms , they shout ‘ white man ’ ! and grin at you .
12 We 're in the right place I suppose ?
13 It depends if you 're in the right place at the wrong time or the wrong place at the right time .
14 ‘ You 're in the right place , then .
15 Well you 're in the right place for that .
16 But again , if you , if you have a little skill and a little experience , you know how to put a story particularly with some visual appeal as opposed to just sound appeal , then there is , if you 're in the right place at the right time you can get in .
17 Six o'clock is quite normal , and if you 're in the right area , pre-theatre specials are always good value .
18 ‘ Well , you ca n't pick anything up on your radio unless you 're on the right wavelength , can you ? ’
19 ‘ You 're on the right deck — you 're just on the wrong side of the ship !
20 Dr ‘ Patterson ’ … patients here are very much consultant oriented , and no matter how much you may feel you 're on the right lines for treatment , they do expect to go along and see a consultant .
21 Right , you 're on the right lines .
22 You 're , you 're on the right lines , you 're on the right lines .
23 You 're , you 're on the right lines , you 're on the right lines .
24 ‘ Iris , if we 're on the right lines , Dora must be feeling pretty grim at the moment .
25 ‘ No , but you 're on the right lines .
26 You 're on the right lines .
27 No but you 're on the right lines now .
28 Sure we 're on the right platform ?
29 ‘ Well , you 're on the right road , but I would say you had chosen the wrong day . ’
30 ‘ We 're on the right road . ’
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