straight off

ADVERB

directly

Synonyms

WEAK

anon at once contiguously dead due first off forthwith immediately in a second instant instantaneously instanter instantly now presently promptly pronto quickly right away right off shortly speedily straightaway

Example Sentences

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“He was a barista straight out of the coffee shop. ‘Shine’ is straight off all his Grammys and his big songwriting career.

From Los Angeles Times

After one taste she pulled me aside and gushed: “I could eat this straight off a spoon — never mind the noodles!”

From Washington Post

With so many other entertainment options available, Bryan thinks it will have to "prove itself pretty much straight off the bat".

From BBC

Offerings often come straight off a charcoal grill in an open kitchen that stretches the length of this restaurant.

From New York Times

However, we wouldn't blame you if you wanted to eat them straight off the skewers, unaccompanied.

From Salon