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
Serve straight off the grill with potatoes, rice, or asparagus.
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Amanda Favazza,
Southern Living,
21 Apr. 2026
Listen to song after song and his funny quirks turn repetitive, with an overreliance on bass-heavy Detroit-meets-Memphis Young & Turnt 2 type beats that sound straight off the CMG assembly line.
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Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
15 Apr. 2026
The Twins’ center fielder immediately dropped his bat, hopped up and down and walked straight off the field and into the tunnel leading to the clubhouse.
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Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
4 Apr. 2026
Once the chickpeas cool, my kids love to eat them straight off the pan.
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Trisha Pasricha,
CNBC,
2 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for straight off
Amanda Favazza,
Southern Living,
21 Apr. 2026
Listen to song after song and his funny quirks turn repetitive, with an overreliance on bass-heavy Detroit-meets-Memphis Young & Turnt 2 type beats that sound straight off the CMG assembly line.
—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
15 Apr. 2026
The Twins’ center fielder immediately dropped his bat, hopped up and down and walked straight off the field and into the tunnel leading to the clubhouse.
—
Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
4 Apr. 2026
Once the chickpeas cool, my kids love to eat them straight off the pan.
—
Trisha Pasricha,
CNBC,
2 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for straight off
Recent Examples of Synonyms for straight off
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Rodríguez also said the country’s entire public and private healthcare network had been activated to treat the injured, urging doctors, nurses and other medical personnel to report immediately to their workplaces.
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Arraez fouled a ball off the top of his right foot in the bottom of the first inning on Tuesday, immediately dropping to the ground in pain but ultimately staying in the game.
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After largely remaining absent from season 2, Rhys Ifans returns as Alicent's father, who's then promptly beheaded before witnesses in the court.
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The Cubs trailed 1-0, and Michael Busch promptly struck out to end a scoring threat.
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Norma was instantly suspicious.
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With its geometric design, this three-piece quilt set instantly adds a polished touch to your bedding.
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Both suspects now face additional charges, including 28 counts of payment card theft, larceny, identity theft and conspiracy.
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Once an exclusive perk, airport lounges are now frequently overcrowded and offer a diminished experience.
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The probability of lightning strikes rises as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is directly above.
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Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium.
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Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal did not get an easy draw at all, with Croatia right off the bat and then potentially Spain in the Round of 16.
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The insoles, outsoles, and straps are all constructed from a flexible TPU material that water floats right off of.
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Pughsley learned right away that the bookie had been arrested on a drug charge.
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When asked what kind of film the house would inhabit, architect Sultan Alqasimi knows right away.
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Go wine tasting right in town, or do your research and drive the Nevada County foothill roads to a few local wineries with pretty tasting rooms.
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According to Jackson’s account, Fong said her father, the village headman, removed large pieces of wreckage from the crash site and organized the burial of McKinney’s body right there.
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“Straight off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/straight%20off. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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