Please finish your homework straight away.
straight away
idiomVery soon; quickly; immediately.
When the fire alarm rang, everyone left the building straight away to stay safe.
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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away game
An athletic contest played away from the team's home field.
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away with the fairies
Not all there; slightly crazy.
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bang away
to strike or hit repeatedly
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bear away the bell
To be superior in something.
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beaver away
To work hard at a task.
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blaze away
To fire (firearms) repeatedly.
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blow away
To kill (someone) by shooting them with a firearm.
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blow the cobwebs away
To make changes for space for new fresh ideas
Last updated April 17, 2026