a stopped clock is right twice a day »
A normally unreliable person or instrument can occasionally provide correct information, even if only by accident.
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all wet »
Utterly incorrect; erroneous; uninformed.
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almost doesn't count »
Near success (or correctness) is not deemed success (or correctness).
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bowl a googly »
Something unexpected, underhand or requiring a quick reaction or correction.
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call on »
To correct; to point out an error or untruth.
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clean code »
Software code that is formatted correctly and in an organized manner so that another coder can easily read or modify it.
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clear up »
To clarify, to correct a misconception.
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close, but no cigar »
That's almost correct, but not quite.
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darn tootin' »
Absolutely correct; speaking the truth.
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death by spellcheck »
The problems caused by spellcheckers being incapable of correcting most homophone confusions.
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drive-by media »
Media professionals who "spray" a bunch of repetitive misstatements, mistaken and misinterpreted news reports to cause excitement and confusion. They then figuratively "drive off" leaving the cleanup of their mess and hysteria to others, to correct and properly explain and interpret.
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fair enough »
An expression used to concede a point; denotes that, upon consideration, something is correct or reasonable; an expression of acknowledgment or understanding.
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full of beans »
Incorrect; uninformed; exaggerating or expressing falsehood.
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if it ain't broke, don't fix it »
Leave something alone; avoid correcting, fixing, or improving what is already sufficient, as it could end up being detrimental
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leave well enough alone »
To leave something alone; to avoid attempts to correct, fix, or improve what is already sufficient.
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