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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leave well enough alone »
To leave something alone; to avoid attempts to correct, fix, or improve what is already sufficient
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matter of fact »
A more factual correction.
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mess up »
To make a mistake; to do something incorrectly; to perform poorly.
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mind one's p's and q's »
To be very careful to behave correctly.
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mop up »
To fix problems; to correct or repair.
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off the mark »
Inaccurate; not correct or appropriate.
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on one's high horse »
Self-righteous; proceeding on the belief one is more correct or proper than others.
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on the right track »
Using the correct general approach to a particular task or problem; pursuing something in a promising way.
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out the door »
Exact, correct.
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right as rain »
Correct; factually accurate.
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ring false »
To seem to be incorrect, or implausible.
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set straight »
To correct; to make right or true.
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shape up »
To improve; to correct one's bad habits or behavior.
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spot on »
Exact or correct.
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stand corrected »
Said to acknowledge someone who corrects something that one says or writes that was not correct.
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straighten out »
To correct or rectify.
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straighten out »
To correct; to stop doing something wrong.
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there is an exception to every rule »
Usually said in a situation when the rule is incorrect and unusable.
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there ya go »
You have done it precisely correctly.
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there you go »
You have done it, or are doing it, correctly.
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throw somebody a curve »
To surprise; to introduce something unexpected or requiring a quick reaction or correction.
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timeserver »
A device, node or program that distributes the correct time to clients in a network.
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tomato tomato »
Uses insignificant pronunciation difference to dismiss a correction to one's adherence to an alternative standard.
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touch up »
To make slight corrections or adjustments; to fill in or perfect.
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two wrongs don't make a right »
(ethics) A wrongful action is not a morally appropriate way to correct or cancel a previous wrongful action.1915, William MacLeod Raine, The Highgrader, ch. 15:"But when it comes to taking what belongs to another
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under the impression »
Thinking or making assumptions, often incorrectly.
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work out »
To conclude with the correct solution.
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