Synonyms

right off the bat

Idioms

Instantly, immediately, as in I can't tell you how many right off the bat, but I can find out. This term alludes to a baseball being hit by a bat. [First half of 1900s]

Example Sentences

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So right off the bat, this Saver’s Match system is asking for a higher buy-in from lower-income workers.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

So, be sure to check your state’s rules and ask about the provider’s policy right off the bat.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 5, 2025

I mean, his track record speaks for itself, he’s somebody who you can trust right off the bat, just because of all the things they’ve done in the past.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 4, 2025

It plans to build a 1-million-qubit fault-tolerant machine right off the bat.

From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 10, 2025

Some people you got right off the bat.

From "Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe" by Benjamin Alire Saenz

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