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
Back in 2023, Powers discovered an old shoe box filled with tapes in his parents’ basement and was soon digging through the trove, recording his favorite bits straight off the TV and incorporating the clips into his new music as Youth Lagoon.
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Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 8 Jan. 2025
The Erdem look was straight off of the runway from the house’s Spring/Summer 2025 presentation in London.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 1 Nov. 2024
In the monsoon-like conditions, the next snap bounced straight off of Milroe’s chest and popped up in the air for a turnover.
—Austin Meek, The Athletic, 2 Jan. 2025
Indeed, the mischievous golden retriever wasn't trying to cuddle Milo, but rather, trying to pull the sock straight off his foot instead.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
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Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 8 Jan. 2025
The Erdem look was straight off of the runway from the house’s Spring/Summer 2025 presentation in London.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 1 Nov. 2024
In the monsoon-like conditions, the next snap bounced straight off of Milroe’s chest and popped up in the air for a turnover.
—Austin Meek, The Athletic, 2 Jan. 2025
Indeed, the mischievous golden retriever wasn't trying to cuddle Milo, but rather, trying to pull the sock straight off his foot instead.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for straight off
Adverb
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Neither official, however, is leaving politics immediately.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2025
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However, they were immediately met with push back from the business and financial sectors that claimed the standards were overly complicated.—
Jon McGowan,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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Hackman took them to a shelter where they were promptly named after the actor and his costar Keanu Reeves, according to The Baltimore Sun.—
Lisa Respers France,
CNN,
28 Feb. 2025
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Ensure that all firmware and security updates are installed promptly to close potential security gaps.—
Alex Vakulov,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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The itch-relief plasters instantly soothe insect bites in both adults and children.—
Angelina Villa-Clarke,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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Just a pea-sized amount sinks in instantly, leaving your skin ridiculously soft and perfectly primed for makeup.—
Siena Gagliano,
Allure,
20 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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The Mercury will now begin a new chapter of the organization – with fresh faces, new styles, and different leadership.—
Shane Young,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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Although years have passed since Belle's lies were exposed, Nick — now a father of two — still feels unsettled by his sister's actions, and wants to keep his children away from her.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
26 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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Co-producer Jacob Tell says that the upcoming concert and auction will directly support music industry workers affected by the Los Angeles wildfires with grants for housing, medical bills, groceries and other living essentials.—
Andrea Zarczynski,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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The oil and gas industry alone directly and indirectly supports 1.4 million Texas jobs.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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Set Realistic, Top-Of-Funnel Goals Brands need to know, right off the bat, that in-game ads are likely going to give them top-of-funnel awareness or support TOF efforts incrementally, at best.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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One such example of accessible ice climbing in the region is Tangle Falls, which is set right off the parkway, 85 miles north of Lake Louise.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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However, those comments are unlikely to have any impact on travelers right away.—
Nathan Diller,
USA TODAY,
27 Feb. 2025
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Instead of checking them right away, the St. Mary’s County man waits to scratch them off at home later in the day, Maryland Lottery officials said in a Feb. 26 news release.—
Daniella Segura,
Miami Herald,
26 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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So now as long as my show is on the air, her spirit is right there.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
24 Feb. 2025
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There will be four three-episode blocks, with a yearlong jump between each block; the final scene will take us right to the start of Rogue One.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
Ars Technica,
24 Feb. 2025
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“Straight off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/straight%20off. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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