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right off

adverb

Examples of right off in a Sentence

he had just gotten married when he was shipped right off to war
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And the trauma began right off the bat at the boot camp, where Leach was first housed. Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Nov. 2025 At second base, Los Angeles projects to re-sign Miguel Rojas, but the limited depth right off the bat could result in a move for an infielder. Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2025 The luggage trolley sleeve is ideal for sliding over my carry-on handle, and the material is lightweight yet durable—and most importantly, spill-resistant (liquids wipe right off). Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2025 The model is built on unsteady foundations, with only those banking huge profits right off the bat able to negate the hurdles in their way. Emma Flint, IndieWire, 25 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for right off

Word History

First Known Use

1771, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of right off was in 1771

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“Right off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/right%20off. Accessed 1 Dec. 2025.

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