ir por buen camino

ir por buen camino
An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
intransitive verb phrase
1.
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
(figurative)
(general)
a. to be on the right track
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
(figurative)
He aprobado todas las asignaturas. - Sigue así, vas por buen camino.I've passed all my subjects. - Keep going like that. You're on the right track.
b. to be on the right lines
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
(figurative)
La policía asegura que las investigaciones van por buen camino, y que pronto se verán resultados.The police maintains that the investigations are on the right lines, and that we'll see results soon.
c. to go well
Las obras van por buen camino, y el hotel volverá a abrir sus puertas este verano.The building work is going well, and the hotel will reopen this summer.
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