That's a step in the right direction.

Meaning

Acknowledging progress towards a goal.

Examples

• John: I've finally finished the first draft of my novel.
• Alice: That's great! <b>That's a step in the right direction</b>.
• John: I still have a lot of editing to do.
• Alice: But finishing the first draft is huge! <b>That's a step in the right direction</b>.