make a right — to turn to the right direction when driving or walking
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to turn to the right direction when driving or walking
Pronunciation (IPA): /meɪk ə raɪt/
Example Sentences
- The GPS kept telling me to make a right, but I was stuck in the left lane like a confused penguin.
- Make a right after the McDonald's and you'll see the library.
- I told my dad to make a right, but he made three lefts instead because 'it's the same thing, mathematically.'
make a right
VERB[/meɪk ə raɪt/]
to turn to the right direction when driving or walking
At the corner cafe, the driver asks me to make a right toward the bakery.
Don't go straight to right - just take a right!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
This phrase combines the Old English verb 'make' (from Proto-Germanic *makōn, meaning 'to construct or perform') with the directional adjective 'right' (from Proto-Germanic *rehtaz, meaning 'straight or correct'). The combination emerged as a directional instruction meaning to turn or proceed toward the right side.
Breakdown
make (to perform or execute an action) + a (indefinite article) + right (toward the right side or direction). The phrase functions as a verb phrase where 'make' is the primary verb and 'a right' specifies the directional object or result of the action.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The GPS kept telling me to make a right, but I was stuck in the left lane like a confused penguin.”
“Make a right after the McDonald's and you'll see the library.”
“I told my dad to make a right, but he made three lefts instead because 'it's the same thing, mathematically.'”
“The delivery driver will make a right into our driveway.”
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