Right as Rain means extremely necessary and expected, or absolutely correct. Learn the meaning and usage of this common English expression with examples.
Right as Rain
Extremely necessary and expected. Absolutely correct.
Right [rait] – correct, accurate, right, proper.
Rain [rein] – rain, precipitation.
Examples:
All we need to do is tidy the house up; then it will be right as rain.
Lily has sprained her ankle, but after a few weeks of rest she should be as right as rain.
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