as in immediately
without delay
I told her straight off that I was not going to do that
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Recent Examples of straight off
And that exposure — often taking place when a camper straight off the soccer field or another play area takes a break to use the restroom — leads to books being taken home that become a family's permanent possessions.
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Scott Talley, Freep.com, 28 July 2025
This has solved the problem of my children just grabbing the pillows straight off their beds to sleep in the dirt for three days.
—Adrienne So, Wired News, 22 July 2025
Ella Langley looked straight off an early Linda Ronstadt album cover
Ella Langley set the tone for her performance with the sound of crackling vinyl on an old Hank Williams tune, followed by something from Hank Williams Jr. and finally … Rihanna — perhaps not the world's most obvious pairing.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 19 July 2025
Vogue’s own Naomi Elizée opted for an unconventional, straight off the runway mini for her over-the-top engagement party last year.
—Anny Choi, Vogue, 16 May 2024
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Scott Talley, Freep.com, 28 July 2025
This has solved the problem of my children just grabbing the pillows straight off their beds to sleep in the dirt for three days.
—Adrienne So, Wired News, 22 July 2025
Ella Langley looked straight off an early Linda Ronstadt album cover
Ella Langley set the tone for her performance with the sound of crackling vinyl on an old Hank Williams tune, followed by something from Hank Williams Jr. and finally … Rihanna — perhaps not the world's most obvious pairing.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 19 July 2025
Vogue’s own Naomi Elizée opted for an unconventional, straight off the runway mini for her over-the-top engagement party last year.
—Anny Choi, Vogue, 16 May 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for straight off
Adverb
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Moved by her mother’s words, the couple got engaged on July 23, 2025, and decided to plan their wedding immediately.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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Officers said — and video showed — the rancher moved his hands into his jacket after exiting his truck immediately following the crash.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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The latest such example occurred in the first inning of the Mets’ 5-4 win over the Reds on Friday when Soto stole third base and then promptly scored on a sacrifice fly.—
Will Sammon,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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McFarland, who co-founded the event with rapper Ja Rule, was promptly sued by investors and attendees in a $100 million class-action lawsuit.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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This presents another opportunity to hack and disable or repurpose, instantly turning an asset into a vulnerability.—
Brian Walsh,
Fortune,
7 Sep. 2025
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Ronny’s shoulders instantly relaxed.—
Bryan Washington,
New Yorker,
7 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Former Biden National Security Council official Tarun Chhabra now leads its national security policy, while former White House economic aide Elizabeth Kelly serves as head of beneficial deployments.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Sep. 2025
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The subcommittee will gather for a one-day meeting to discuss what’s been accomplished, what is happening now and what still needs to be done.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
7 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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In the east, crews continued to build line between Wiseman Springs and Rancheria Creek, engaging the fire directly along its active edge where favorable.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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The New York Times in 2015 reported that hundreds of Colombian mercenaries had been sent to Yemen to fight against the Houthi rebels, hired directly — and in secret — by the UAE.—
Rebecca Johns,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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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,
1 Sep. 2025
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With one of the biggest games of the year coming right off the bat, there figures to plenty of juice in this matchup as well as plenty of people looking for the top LSU-Clemson betting promos.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Freshman running back Bo Jackson needs more carries Ohio State used this game as a chance to get its young players crucial experience, like Pettijohn, but one player who may need to play more right away is Bo Jackson.—
Cameron Teague Robinson,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Another player to watch on this offense is first-round rookie wide receiver Matthew Golden, who has a chance to make an impact right away as Jayden Reed battles a foot injury.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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However, the Ulrich plan largely predicted it right, envisioning a district that would absorb all of California’s northern state line with Oregon, stretching to Nevada.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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The inability, or decision not, to sell players who would have boosted the club’s spending power is a subjective call made by United’s key decision-makers that will never sit right with some supporters.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Straight off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/straight%20off. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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