straight off

adverb

Synonyms of straight offnext
: at once : immediately

Examples of straight off in a Sentence

I told her straight off that I was not going to do that.
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Butterflied thighs with the lightest of marinades come straight off the grill to be dressed with a sauce that’s thin by Seattle standards, but nonetheless lands a careful balance of savory and sweet. — Allecia Vermillion, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Nov. 2026 An earthy army green base gets a luxe upgrade with shimmering gold croc accents, creating a look that feels straight off the runway. — Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 21 Oct. 2026 Starring alongside Amell is a slew of objectively hot influencers and models plucked straight off the TikTok FYP, including Noah Beck, Olivia Dunne, and Brooks Nader. — Isabella Albaig, Vulture, 13 Oct. 2026 Just this week, Alexander Skarsgård wore one of his dreamy new gold suits straight off the runway. — Merle Ginsberg, HollywoodReporter, 12 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for straight off

Word History

First Known Use

1825, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of straight off was in 1825

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“Straight off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/straight%20off. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

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