right off the bat

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

“I felt like if I told her right off the bat it would cause unnecessary stress on both of us,” Gaull said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 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

Leo and Rudy don’t hit it off right off the bat, something evident when Leo challenges Rudy on his first day and is subsequently fired.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 15, 2025

And then, without even opening my address book, I thought of three people right off the bat.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris