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straight away

idiom
Meaning

Very soon; quickly; immediately.


Examples
SIMPLE

Please finish your homework straight away.

CONTEXTUAL

When the fire alarm rang, everyone left the building straight away to stay safe.

COMPLEX

Upon receiving the urgent notification from the head office, the manager decided to address the staff concerns straight away to prevent further confusion.

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  2. 02

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    Not all there; slightly crazy.

  3. 03

    bang away

    to strike or hit repeatedly

  4. 04

    bear away the bell

    To be superior in something.

  5. 05

    beaver away

    To work hard at a task.

  6. 06

    blaze away

    To fire (firearms) repeatedly.

  7. 07

    blow away

    To kill (someone) by shooting them with a firearm.

  8. 08

    blow the cobwebs away

    To make changes for space for new fresh ideas

Last updated April 17, 2026