right off
Britishadverb
Example Sentences
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And so the adventure begins, taking one assured step forward, right off a cliff.
From Salon ● Jun. 27, 2026
As of the end of April, the average is down to $98.96 million, according to Lincoln International, equivalent to a $1.04 million charge right off the bat.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 5, 2026
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
Shoemaker swerved right off the 210 and rolled his Ford Bronco down the embankment, about three stories high, and onto the 57 freeway.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 26, 2026
Or even better—so slimy that things slide right off, like any good octopus.
From "The Benefits of Being an Octopus" by Ann Braden
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