straight off

adverb

Definition of straight offnext
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 Of course, as any Great British Bake-Off judge would tell you, the ultimate goal is a base that’s crisp all the way through, sturdy enough to lift straight off the plate with your hands. — Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 June 2026 Just flat, straight off the head — header into the goal type of thing. — Jayson Stark, New York Times, 5 June 2026 The scoring started as early as possible with a goal five seconds in on a fast break straight off the faceoff by senior captain attackman Jon Sullivan. — Erik Anderson, Boston Herald, 5 June 2026 After all, chicken can be smoked, sauced, grilled, pulled, chopped, sandwiched with white bread or eaten straight off a paper plate. — Adam Beam, AJC.com, 5 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for straight off
Recent Examples of Synonyms for straight off
  1. immediately
  2. promptly
  3. instantly
  4. now
  5. directly
  6. right off
  7. right away
  8. right
Adverb
  • Clark immediately started limping and grimaced as she was subbed out.
    — James Boyd, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Instead of committing immediately to a single vehicle architecture, the Army is effectively subjecting multiple approaches to the same test regime and allowing battlefield performance to determine which ones deserve further investment.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of immediately
Adverb
  • When concerns were raised about this contract, the Town took them seriously, reviewed the matter carefully, and acted promptly based on the findings.
    — Tammy Mutasa, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • As such, William promptly invaded, with Pope Alexander II on his side.
    — Margherita Bassi, Popular Science, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of promptly
Adverb
  • As reporters and Mangione fans streamed out of the courthouse, instantly greeted by a swarm of cameras and curious passersby, Thompson’s family issued a statement that refocused the human stakes of the proceedings.
    — Dan Adler, Vanity Fair, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Even beneath the stark, soulless glare of studio lights, the Valen is instantly arresting.
    — Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of instantly
Adverb
  • Some of the best accommodations around the park are Disney Resorts Collection hotels, and select properties under that umbrella are currently offering up to 30% off stays of at least five consecutive nights from now through October 3, 2026.
    — Hannah Chubb, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Three days later, the person authorities in multiple countries now say was the attacker was revealed to be Anastasiia Berezovska – a Ukrainian woman with a large snake tattoo on her arm.
    — Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of now
Adverb
  • When the state failed to secure bids, municipalities had to seek emergency supplies or contact salt mines directly.
    — Steve Zalusky, Chicago Tribune, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Reporting the issue directly helps our teams assess the situation and coordinate an appropriate response.
    — Terell Bailey, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of directly
Adverb
  • Complimentary non-motorized watersports are available right off the beach.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Aug. 2026
  • In a further blow, Parini’s plans go right off the rails when Alistair has some bad news from London and leaves him in charge of the elderly, ailing Borges, then 72.
    — Damon Wise, Deadline, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of right off
Adverb
  • Seekins, a longtime Rush fan, knew right away that Lee was a long way from being ready.
    — Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 14 Aug. 2026
  • And 23% of those planning to charge this summer's travel expected not to pay it off right away.
    — Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of right away
Adverb
  • His home could soon sit right next to one of the 200-foot-high-voltage transmission towers.
    — Joy Benedict, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • At other moments, conversation and connection were happening right outside on the balcony between attendees, some of whom were meeting each other for the first time.
    — Shi Bradley, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of right

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“Straight off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/straight%20off. Accessed 22 Aug. 2026.

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