right away

[right away] or {informal} [right off] also {informal} [right off the bat] {adv. phr.}

Immediately; as the next thing in order; without delay.

* /Phil's mother told him to do his homework right away so that he could enjoy the weekend./

* /The Red Cross aids disaster victims right away./

* /Jill knew the answer right off./

* /The teacher said he could not think of the title of the book right off the bat./

Syn.: AT ONCE(2). Compare: HERE AND NOW, ON THE SPOT. Contrast: AFTER A WHILE.

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Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms


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