(RIGHT) OFF THE BAT
20 / 02 / 2008
(RIGHT) OFF THE BAT: meaning and examples
Good morning.
Today's expression is: (right) off the bat
Meaning: immediately; without delay.
This expression is informal, and is much more common in US English than in UK English.
Example 1:
Let me say, right off the bat, that I don't blame you for everything that has happened. I know you did the best that you could.
Example 2:
I know who you're talking about, but I can't think of her name right off the bat.
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I hope you enjoy the rest of your day.
