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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There are several coral reefs that can be visited right off the beaches in Koh Chang or by taking a short snorkeling day trip. Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 19 July 2025 He is expected to make a big impact right off the bat. Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 July 2025 At Pescado Seafood Grill & Rooftop Bar Late in the afternoon, head up to Pescado, a rooftop bar and restaurant right off the square. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 18 July 2025 People can enter technical fields of work, like surgical equipment sterilization, without a college degree, and earn up to $70,000 right off the bat. Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 17 July 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 22 Jul. 2025.

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