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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This left them having to navigate a long-distance relationship right off the bat. Julia Moore, People.com, 4 Mar. 2025 And go ahead and take $300 right off that price tag! Jade Chung-Lee, PCMAG, 3 Mar. 2025 This barrier island is located right off the southern tip of Texas and has been a beloved destination for generations. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 21 Feb. 2025 Heads will roll, usually right off the bodies they were attached to only seconds ago. David Fear, Rolling Stone, 20 Feb. 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 13 Mar. 2025.

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