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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Even if your tile is durable enough to handle acids, the cleaner will strip the sealer right off the grout. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 20 May 2025 Our pet parent tester noted that dirt from their dog’s paws wiped right off the sofa, and there are no noticeable signs of wear. Maggie Horton, People.com, 20 May 2025 On Tuesday, Leo sneaked into the headquarters of his Augustinian order right off St. Peter’s Square. Mitra Taj, New York Times, 17 May 2025 Parking is off-site in the Navy parking lot east of the traffic light at Electron Drive and right off Catalina Boulevard. Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 May 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 23 May. 2025.

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