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… … Dictionary of American idioms
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… … Dictionary of American idioms
Right away — Right Right, adv. 1. In a right manner. [1913 Webster] 2. In a right or straight line; directly; hence; straightway; immediately; next; as, he stood right before me; it went right to the mark; he came right out; he followed right after the guide … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
right-away — a. (See right adv. 17.) … Useful english dictionary
right away — index instantly Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 … Law dictionary
right away — adverb 1. without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening (Freq. 10) he answered immediately found an answer straightaway an official accused of dishonesty should be suspended forthwith Come here now! • Syn: ↑immediately, ↑ … Useful english dictionary
right away — immediately. She wanted to leave right away and not wait for her sister. You could tell right away that something was wrong … New idioms dictionary
right away — adverb Very soon; quickly; immediately. This item is urgent, so please start on it right away. Syn: at once, forthwith, immediately, instantly, now … Wiktionary
right away — we ll miss the bus if we don t leave right away Syn: at once, straightaway, now, right now, this minute, this very minute, this instant, immediately, instantly, directly, forthwith, without further ado, promptly, quickly, without delay, as soon… … Thesaurus of popular words
right away — now, immediately, on the double, pronto If you leave right away, you can get to school on time … English idioms
