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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That photographer also did not immediately respond to a request for comment.Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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The company did not immediately return Sourcing Journal’s request for comment on the Maryland closure, nor the reason for the Pennsylvania layoffs.Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 9 Jan. 2025
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He was promptly stopped by Corey Anderson in his next fight and then lost a unanimous decision to Nikita Krylov.Brian Mazique, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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Whelton says utilities can help alleviate people's exposure and health concerns by flushing the water systems promptly, testing the water repeatedly, and communicating problems and timelines with the public.Pien Huang, NPR, 11 Jan. 2025
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Sanders was hired by the Buffs in December of 2022 to replace Karl Dorrell, who was fired midway through his third losing season, and instantly turned the perennial Pac-12 afterthought into a Rocky Mountain pilgrimage and national spectacle.Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 15 Jan. 2025
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Other buffs were huge taking Storm from the worst hero to the best almost instantly.Paul Tassi, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
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Those losses would far exceed the $12.5 billion in insured damages from the 2018 Camp Fire, which until now was the costliest blaze in the nation’s history, according to data from Aon.Janhvi Bhojwani, NBC News, 10 Jan. 2025
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Younger millennials are aware of all those things, but mainly from TikTok. Yet a generation that was still in school when Wizards of Waverly Place and Victorious were on the air is now poised to take its turn at the Oscar podium.Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Jan. 2025
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In addition, having air humidifiers and purifiers can help circulate good quality air to minimize the risk of poor quality air that is directly breathed into the lungs.Omer Awan, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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The bright moon will be directly overhead around midnight and then sink into the western horizon by sunrise, the Old Farmer’s Almanac said on its website.Hannah Poukish, Sacramento Bee, 11 Jan. 2025
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The paint is made from non-toxic, biodegradable material and dusts right off clothing when dry.Laura Lu, Parents, 7 Jan. 2025
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This coat has a water-repellent exterior, so snowflakes and raindrops roll right off.Madison Yauger, People.com, 3 Jan. 2025
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So don’t go into the conversation with the goal of ending it on a positive note and expect to go from being romantic partners to platonic trivia night partners right away.Jenny McCoy, Glamour, 10 Jan. 2025
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Despite having just 25 games of NHL experience coming into the season, he’s been a very good defender right away, and he’s added 15 points in 36 games through Wednesday despite not getting any power-play time.Scott Powers, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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Our campsite was right next to a bus stop and comfort station.Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 7 Jan. 2025
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The Kremlin has also conducted a long-term effort to cultivate the U.S. right by using the same techniques that Russian intelligence used to build ties with European far-right parties, including junkets, financial support, and propaganda.Alexander Cooley, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
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“Straight off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/straight%20off. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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