Right away.
Straight 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
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Informal
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