Straight away

Straight away

STRAIGHT AWAY /straight ɔːeɪ/
Interjection United Kingdom

Right away.

Example Sentences

"You should hear how they use 'Straight away' in Britain."
"It's quite common to say 'Straight away' in the UK."

Etymology & History

British immediately. British time terminology. 'Do it straight away' British now. Americans 'right away'. Reflects British-American immediacy vocabulary.

Word Details

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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
Language
Mild
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Formality
Informal
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