Definition

Adverb: - Immediately, without any delay or hesitation: Used to indicate that an action happens at once, with no intervening time.

Usage

Use "straight off" to emphasize the immediacy of an action or response. It is often used in informal spoken English.

Examples

Advanced Usage

• Can be used to describe a reaction or understanding that is instantaneous.
  • She recognized the song straight off.

Variants and Related Words

• Straightaway (adverb): Immediately.
• Forthwith (adverb): Immediately (more formal, often used in official contexts).
• Right away (adverb): Immediately.

Synonyms

• Immediately
• Instantly
• At once
• Directly
• Promptly

Related Phrases

• Right off the bat: From the very beginning; immediately.
  • He scored a goal right off the bat.

Adverb

1. without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
   • he answered immediately
   • found an answer straightaway
   • an official accused of dishonesty should be suspended forthwith
   • Come here now!