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right away

British  

adverb

  1. without delay; immediately or promptly

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right away Idioms  

  1. Also, right off. Without delay, immediately, as in Can you bring our dinners right away? We're in a hurry, or We liked her right off. This idiom uses right as an intensifier and away in the sense of “at once,” the latter usage dating from the 1500s and surviving only in such phrases as this one and fire away. It was first recorded in 1818. Also see right off the bat.

Example Sentences

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Consumers who choose to spend their refunds usually do so right away, BofA analysts wrote in a note to clients.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

Our clique comes storming down the mall food court in that classic slow-motion strut, letting us know right away what we’re in for.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

“We’re cautioning people: ‘Don’t convert it right away.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

Qantas said in its statement that in 2023 that it had removed the expiry date on flight credits issued during the pandemic so that customers could request a cash refund right away.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

Brightbill needed to speak to her right away.

From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown

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