Straight off Meaning in English
expression
ˈstɹeɪt/ /ˈɔf
STRAYT-awf
stɹˈeɪt/ /ˈɒf
str-AYT-of
Definition
Immediately, without delay, or right away. Used to describe doing something as soon as possible after an event or moment.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, mostly spoken English. Commonly used at the beginning or in the middle of sentences: 'straight off the bat' is a similar idiom. Focuses on immediate reaction or action after something happens.
Spanish: inmediatamente - en el actoPortuguese (BR): imediatamente - de imediatoPortuguese (PT): imediatamente - logo de seguidaChinese (Simplified): 马上 - 立即Chinese (Traditional): 馬上 - 立刻Hindi: तुरंत - तुरंत हीArabic: على الفور - مباشرةBengali: তাৎক্ষণিকভাবে - সঙ্গে সঙ্গেRussian: сразу - немедленноJapanese: すぐに - いきなりVietnamese: ngay lập tức - liềnKorean: 바로 - 즉시Turkish: hemen - derhalUrdu: فوراً - فورًاIndonesian: langsung - segera
Example Sentences
He answered my question straight off.
basic
Tell me what you think straight off.
basic
She got the answer right straight off.
basic
I didn't recognize him straight off because he changed his hair.
natural
Straight off, I can tell this is going to be a tough job.
natural
You can't expect to master this straight off—it takes time.
natural