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
The fabulous coral reefs, brimming with fish and turtles, can be accessed straight off the coast.
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Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 10 Oct. 2024
Culinary Tips: Probably the easiest way to eat pineapple is straight off the core.
—Brittany Lubeck, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 26 Sep. 2024
The look is straight off the runway from Dior, though the designer paired the original look with matching yellow tartan shorts instead of Swift’s solid black swap.
—Katie Atkinson, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019
Chloé’s platform clogs come straight off the catwalk, while more approachable (and some might even say more walkable) options from Ancient Greek Sandals, Re/Done, and Golden Goose are just as good.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 15 Aug. 2024
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Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 10 Oct. 2024
Culinary Tips: Probably the easiest way to eat pineapple is straight off the core.
—Brittany Lubeck, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 26 Sep. 2024
The look is straight off the runway from Dior, though the designer paired the original look with matching yellow tartan shorts instead of Swift’s solid black swap.
—Katie Atkinson, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019
Chloé’s platform clogs come straight off the catwalk, while more approachable (and some might even say more walkable) options from Ancient Greek Sandals, Re/Done, and Golden Goose are just as good.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 15 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for straight off
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Everything Blake Lively Claims in Complaint Against Justin Baldoni: Unwanted Kissing, Watching Her Naked and Smear Campaign WME did not comment when reached by PEOPLE, and a representative for Baldoni did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment.Bailey Richards, People.com, 22 Dec. 2024
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That's the situation Diego Diaz, a radiologic technologist specializing in MRIs and X-rays in New York City has found himself in before when a scan has picked up a problem that's immediately clear to see.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
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His departure was precipitated by his decision to tear up a power- sharing deal with the SNP's junior coalition partner, the Scottish Greens, who promptly responded by backing a vote of no confidence in him.The Week UK, theweek, 25 Dec. 2024
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The Diamondbacks then traded to pick up All-Star Josh Naylor from the Cleveland Guardians, who promptly filled their new first base vacancy by signing free agent Carlos Santana to a one-year, $12 million deal.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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The songs instantly took the internet by storm, as did the album once it was released.Caché McClay, The Enquirer, 27 Dec. 2024
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Viewer Reactions The TikTok video instantly became a hit, bringing in nearly 20 million views, 4.1 million likes and 10,400 comments.David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
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Register now and check your email for confirmation and details.David Plazas, The Tennessean, 22 Dec. 2024
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And with the Senators peaking, his time might be now.Thomas Drance, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
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By speaking directly with folks who were once known as internet punch lines, Loftus offers listeners a nuanced understanding of their experiences.Marnie Shure, The Atlantic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Confronting the incoming president’s hostility thus requires not only engaging him directly but also finding ways to manage his supporters.Allison Carnegie, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
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So the 22-year-old was quickly assigned to Iowa, joined the baby Wild in San Jose and was shellacked right off the hop to the tune of 12 goals allowed in five periods.Michael Russo, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
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Buy Now 24 of 26 'Duke, Actually' by Jenny Holiday If A Christmas Prince is still your favorite Netflix holiday film, then Duke, Actually will charm the fuzzy reindeer socks right off your feet.Sabienna Bowman, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024
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As if there was a hangover from going score-for-score in 40-plus point affairs over the last two outings, the offense couldn’t pick things up right away, especially after the Patriots had just punched in their first possession for a touchdown.Joe Buscaglia, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
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Which is why President Biden or President-elect Trump need to get out of the way right away, and allow this transaction to happen.John Tamny, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Here’s a little experiment: Place a pencil on a flat table and then, taking your two index fingers, push from opposite sides, right at the center.Rhett Allain, WIRED, 20 Dec. 2024
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The retailer has brought a truly exceptional collection of rare and unique Rolex references right out of the gates, with seemingly much more to come.Blake Buettner, Robb Report, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Straight off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/straight%20off. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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