right off
Britishadverb
Example Sentences
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Wait, as society gets richer, we have it so good but the ridiculous cost slaps that grin right off our faces?
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2026
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
“Hey, there,” he said, and his big booming voice bounced around that little garage, practically shaking the saws and shovels right off the walls.
From "Wish" by Barbara O'Connor
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