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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Generally, bidding wars happen right off the bat or after a big price drop. Kim Velsey, Curbed, 7 Apr. 2025 It’s designed to not only be easy to hit drives with, but also playable right off the fairway grass – behaving more like a long fairway wood in that regard. Scott Kramer, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025 Facing right-hander Kevin Gausman with one on and one out, Alonso took a 1-2 fastball right off the outside edge of the plate and drove it into the Cadillac Club suites in right field. Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 4 Apr. 2025 Both have their perks, but there are some significant advantages to choosing new construction — think modern designs, better energy efficiency, and less maintenance right off the bat. Shea Homes, Charlotte Observer, 27 Mar. 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 19 Apr. 2025.

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