What is the meaning and origin of the phrase, 'right as rain'? read more
> “Right as rain” is said to have evolved in the 19th century, and probably became popular because of it’s pleasing alliteration. Of course, rain is usually perceived as good. read more
Right, in the phrase "as right as rain," originally meant straight in direction. And The Wordsworth Dictionary of Idioms agrees. It says as right as rain is: A pun on the original meaning of right = straight. The Free Dictionary gives these meanings of right: adj. 11. Straight; uncurved; direct: a right line. adv. 2. read more