Set/put the world to rights

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To discuss and solve all the world's problems, usually in a lengthy conversation.

They sat at the pub, trying to set the world to rights.
Visual representation of "set/put the world to rights" - To discuss and solve all the world's problems, usually in a lengthy conversation

Often appears as...

  • discuss and set the world to rights
  • try to set the world to rights

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

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Casual Conversation

Often used in friendly, informal debates or chats, not in serious discussions.

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Over coffee, we enjoyed trying to set the world to rights.
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Figurative Speech

It's about sharing ideas, not actually solving global problems.

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Talking late into the night, we tried to set the world to rights.
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Slight Irony

Might imply the discussion is ambitious or overly optimistic.

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They laughingly claimed they'd set the world to rights by sunrise.
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