A step in the right direction

Meaning:

• An action or move that is expected to bring good results.

Example sentence:

Now you have no doubts that hiring him was a step in the right direction, right? You see, he's already brought us some new clients.


Questions for you to answer:

1. Can you remember an action that you doubted at first but that finally turned out to be a step in the right direction?
2. What usually indicates that something might NOT be a step in the right direction?
3. What do you do when something has turned out not to be a step in the right direction?
4. How would you describe a person who always takes a step in the right direction?