Right off the bat

phrase

Immediately, without delay.

He asked me to marry him right off the bat.

Often appears as...

know something right off the bat
happen right off the bat

Usage tips

Colloquial,Idiomatic

phrase

Immediately, without delay.

He asked me to marry him right off the bat.

Often appears as...

know something right off the bat
happen right off the bat

Usage tips

Colloquial,Idiomatic

Definition 1 of 1

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Casual Use

Generally used in informal conversations among friends, family, or casual settings.

I knew right off the bat that this was going to be a relaxed interview.

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First Impression

Often used to describe a quick conclusion or a first impression made by someone or something.

She seemed trustworthy right off the bat.

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No Hesitation

Emphasizes a sense of immediacy or action without hesitation or second thoughts.

He started working on the project right off the bat.

Pro Tip 1/3

Casual Use

Generally used in informal conversations among friends, family, or casual settings.

I knew right off the bat that this was going to be a relaxed interview.

Pro Tip 2/3

First Impression

Often used to describe a quick conclusion or a first impression made by someone or something.

She seemed trustworthy right off the bat.

Pro Tip 3/3

No Hesitation

Emphasizes a sense of immediacy or action without hesitation or second thoughts.

He started working on the project right off the bat.

Pro Tip 1/3

Casual Use

Generally used in informal conversations among friends, family, or casual settings.

I knew right off the bat that this was going to be a relaxed interview.

Pro Tip 2/3

First Impression

Often used to describe a quick conclusion or a first impression made by someone or something.

She seemed trustworthy right off the bat.

Pro Tip 3/3

No Hesitation

Emphasizes a sense of immediacy or action without hesitation or second thoughts.

He started working on the project right off the bat.

Visual representation of the word "Right off the bat"

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