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to right a wrong
McCain had to ground Fiorina after she said Palin was not qualified to lead a major corporation, then tried to right her wrong by admitting McCain wasn't qualified either – or Obama or his running mate Joe Biden, for that matter.
hi,
I heard this expression for the first time when watching a movie and I thought it was a Hollywood slang. now I came across it again in an article from an influent newspaper. is it good English, please? can I use it unconcernedly?
thanks.
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Re: to right a wrong
It is a recognised, if rather old-fashioned, phrase.
What do you mean by "use it unconcernedly"?
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Re: to right a wrong

Originally Posted by
Anglika
It is a recognised, if rather old-fashioned, phrase.
What do you mean by "use it unconcernedly"?
thanks.
"unconcernedly" was the best word I could find in the dictionary meaning "in a non-concerned way". which word should I have used, please?
thanks.
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Re: to right a wrong
I think you mean "casually."
Actually, with the political situation in America the way it is, there are many politicians using the phrase "righting a wrong."
You will hear it again . . .
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Re: to right a wrong

Originally Posted by
susiedqq
I think you mean "casually."
Actually, with the political situation in America the way it is, there are many politicians using the phrase "righting a wrong."
You will hear it again . . .
hi,
i had never noticed that 'casually' may fit the idea that i am trying to express. i am trying to improve my vocabulary. so, if i wasn't allowed to use 'casually', which word should i use, please?
thanks.
sorry for the non capitalized 'i'.
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