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Rightly so vs and rightly so

Both "rightly so" and "and rightly so" are correct phrases in English, but they are used in slightly different contexts. "Rightly so" is a standalone phrase used to agree with a previous statement or action, while "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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Everyone is quite rightly concerned about what is going to happen now. and rightly so (=very rightly): The public is worried, and rightly so. Synonyms and related ...
Quite rightly, the police commissioner is being blamed for the city's rising crime rate. She is proud of her children, and rightly so. Before 12th Century ...
He was proud of his beautiful house, and rightly so. Quite rightly, the environment is of great concern. Rightly or wrongly, he was released early from prison.
Jun 16, 2010 ... If it were "rightly so" my interpretation would make sense. Looking at the definition of "rightfully" it would make sense that "rightfully so" would ...

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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Everyone is quite rightly concerned about what is going to happen now. and rightly so (=very rightly): The public is worried, and rightly so. Synonyms and related ...
Quite rightly, the police commissioner is being blamed for the city's rising crime rate. She is proud of her children, and rightly so. Before 12th Century ...
He was proud of his beautiful house, and rightly so. Quite rightly, the environment is of great concern. Rightly or wrongly, he was released early from prison.
You call me 'The Rabbi' and 'The Master,' and rightly so, for such I am. World English Bible You call me, 'Teacher' and 'Lord.' You say so correctly, for so I am.

Alternatives:

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

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