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Rightly so vs and rightly so

Both are correct phrases in English, but they're used in slightly different contexts. "Rightly so" is a standalone phrase used to agree with a previous statement or action. On the other hand, "and rightly so" is used to connect two ideas or reasons, emphasizing the correctness of the second idea or reason.

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Rightly so

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to agree with a previous statement or action.

Use "rightly so" to express agreement with a preceding statement or action, indicating that it is justified or deserved.

Examples:

She was promoted to manager, and rightly so.
He received praise for his hard work, and rightly so.

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Alternatives:

correctly so
deservedly so
justifiably so
appropriately so
fairly so

and rightly so

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to connect two ideas or reasons, emphasizing the correctness of the second idea or reason.

Use "and rightly so" to introduce a second idea or reason that supports the first one, emphasizing the correctness or justification of the second idea.

Examples:

She worked hard on the project, and rightly so, she received recognition.
He invested time in his education, and rightly so, he got a good job.

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Last updated: November 18, 2024

Jan 30, 2021 ... Regularity of grammar was always sacrificed to it when it seemed necessary. And rightly so, since what was required, above all for political ...
and rightly so meaning, definition, what is and rightly so: used to say that a decision or action yo...: Learn more.
Mar 14, 2016 ... People will not be happy with Sky Fortress, and rightly so. I love this game. I spent probably about 80 - 100 hours on the vanilla game ...
Patient Activism is Seizing the Spotlight—And Rightly So. 1 May 2018, 1:16 p.m. in #insulin4all USA, News & Statements by Fran Quigley. Facebook Google ...
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Alternatives:

and rightfully so
and justifiably so
and deservedly so
and appropriately so
and fairly so

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