Meaning of the word "be on the right lines" in English

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be on the right lines

US /bi ɑn ðə raɪt laɪnz/
UK /bi ɑn ðə raɪt laɪnz/
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Idiom

1.

to be thinking or acting in a way that is likely to lead to success or a correct answer

Example:
I think we're on the right lines with this new marketing strategy.
You're on the right lines, but you need to refine your argument a bit more.
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