get it right

/ɡɛt ɪt raɪt/◆成语
做对

You need to get it right the first time—there's no room for mistakes.

你必须一次做对——没有出错的余地。

◆ 真正含义
to achieve the correct outcome after initial failure or confusion
字面意思
to receive it in a correct manner
字面拆解
getto obtain or receive+itthe thing in question+rightcorrectly or properly
◇ 意境
Imagine a target where an arrow initially misses but eventually hits the bullseye—'get it right' captures this sense of eventual accuracy.
◈ 使用场景
A student repeatedly fails a math problem but finally solves it correctly. A chef adjusts a recipe until it tastes perfect.
◉ 文化注释
In Western cultures, the emphasis on 'getting it right' reflects a value placed on precision, mastery, and continuous improvement, often tied to individual effort and problem-solving.
非正式

to do something correctly or accurately, especially after previous mistakes

I kept messing up the recipe, but finally I got it right.

我一直把食谱做错，但最后终于做对了。

The software update should fix the bug—let's hope we get it right this time.

这个软件更新应该能修复漏洞——希望这次我们能做对。

Often used to emphasize the importance of doing something correctly after failed attempts.

相关短语

get it wrongantonym
to fail to do something correctly
hit the marksynonym
to achieve the intended result

专业提示

Avoid literal translations

In Chinese, 'get it right' is often translated as '做对' or '做正确', but avoid word-for-word translations like '得到它正确' (which sounds unnatural).

黄金法则

Context matters

Use 'get it right' when emphasizing correction after failure. For general correctness, '做对' or '做正确' may suffice without implying prior mistakes.

词源

The phrase combines 'get' (to achieve) and 'right' (correctly), with 'right' deriving from Old English 'riht' (just, correct). The idiomatic use emerged in the early 20th century.

用法说明

Common in both spoken and written English, especially in contexts where precision or mastery is emphasized. Often used in instructional or troubleshooting scenarios.

单词拆解

get
to achieve or accomplish
verb
+
it
the thing being referred to
pronoun
+
right
correctly or accurately
adverb
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