Straight away

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adverb

Immediately, without delay.

As soon as he arrived, he started working straight away.
Visual representation of "straight away" - Immediately, without delay

Often appears as...

  • start straight away
  • do it straight away
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Visual representation of "straight away"
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Urgent Action

Use 'straight away' to express the need for immediate action or response.

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If you feel sick, seek a doctor straight away.
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Common Expressions

'Straight away' is often used in everyday conversation to convey promptness.

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I'll call you straight away after the meeting.
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No Delay

It emphasizes that there should be no gap between the decision and the action.

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The waiter brought the menu straight away.
Visual representation of the word "Straight away"

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