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right course

[/raɪt kɔːrs/]
noun phrasepl: right courses
curso correto
1. The correct or appropriate path, direction, or plan of action
After much deliberation, they decided the right course was to invest in renewable energy.
Após muita deliberação, decidiram que o curso correto era investir em energia renovável.
2. In navigation, the proper heading or direction to steer a vessel
The captain set the right course to avoid the storm.
O capitão estabeleceu o curso correto para evitar a tempestade.
3. The appropriate strategy or line of action in a given situation
Taking legal action seemed like the right course of action.
Tomar ações legais parecia ser o curso correto de ação.
Synonyms
correct pathproper directionappropriate actionbest coursewise choice
Antonyms
wrong courseincorrect pathpoor decisionmisguided direction

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
curso correto
Most common usage across Brazil
General Brazilian
caminho certo
Alternative, more colloquial expression
Portugal
rumo correto
Preferred in nautical contexts
Portugal
caminho adequado
More formal alternative

Related Idioms & Phrases

on the right course
set the right course
stay the right course
the right course of action
charting the right course
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