Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

put the world to rights

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: Zipf frequency 5.00 in modern English

Syllables: put the -world -to rights
IPA

32

Scrabble Score

19

Letters

3

Syllables

13

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

Alternative form of set the world to rights.

Example Sentences

"One of the most affordable Turkish baths in the UK, with entry costing £7.10, they have a devoted community of regulars who put the world to rights in the sauna and three hot rooms several nights a week."

Etymology

From put to rights.

Inflected Forms

puts the world to rights (present, singular) putting the world to rights (participle, present)

Questions

What does put the world to rights mean?: Alternative form of set the world to rights.
Where does put the world to rights come from?: From put to rights.

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