straightaway

At once; immediately; without delay or hesitation. When I walked in the room, I knew straightaway that something bad had happened between my brothers. When we land, we'll be catching the next flight straightaway—there is no layover.

Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

straightaway

and straight off

right away; immediately, without thinking or considering. We'll have to depart straight off. Straightaway I knew something was wrong.

McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

See also:

straight off
straight off/out
straight away
without demur
take (something) as (the) gospel truth
take (something) for (the) gospel truth
take (something) for gospel
take as gospel
take something as gospel
take something as/for gospel/gospel truth

References in periodicals archive

"Another trick that works with a bucktail or a crankbait is to give twitches in the straightaway, then pop the rod forward for a jolt of speed.

8-Cam muskies: why do muskies follow? Are following fish feeding fish?

It said the govt could straightaway withdraw the privilege giving a signal that everybody was equal ..

SC says car beacons a menace to society

However if you receive a notice from the freeholder you must see a solicitor straightaway. And you should sort this out soon since it will present a problem if you wish to sell.

Expiring lease

We strongly urge anyone receiving such a phone call not to give any information to the caller, but report it to the police straightaway."

'Taxman' phone scams revealed

He warned the profiteers to display the rate lists on the conspicuous places of their shops and avoid overcharging otherwise they would be sent to jail straightaway. Later, Special Price Magistrate Sohail Maqbool conducted raids on Tandoors of Sasti Roti and 3 Nanbies were find Rs.

8 shopkeepers fined

Police and local people, on receiving information, commenced rescue efforts straightaway and took out the dead bodies and injured people following the accident and shifted them to nearby hospital.

Four labours killed, 37 injured as tractor trolley fell into ravine in near Dadu

He said: "I felt pain in my bicep straightaway after that ball, so I stopped."

Cricket: World Twenty20 Championship

A Foreign Office spokesman told The DailyTelegraph, "We reminded the palace two weeks ago about our new rules, and they responded straightaway that they were fine about it."

Royally gay in Luxembourg

The handling is wonderful; the car corners well and blows down a straightaway.

Lord's A-leapin': for the sporty and debonair, Jaguar unveils its new XJR

"He got on the right lead straightaway, which is a big help.

Oasis pleases in workout on tight Santa Anita track

"Officers are appealing for Stephen to make contact with them, or anyone who recognises him to call police straightaway.

Worries grow for missing Stephen, not seen for days; in brief

Officers are appealing for Lyndsey to make contact with them, or anyone who recognises her to call police straightaway.

Police appeal as pregnant woman, 29, goes missing

Officers are appealing for Callum to make contact with them, or anyone who recognises him to call police straightaway.

Concern for missing Sunderland man Callum Young, last seen on 27 August; The 22-year-old was last seen at an address in Hylton Road on August 27 and police are urging anyone with information to call 101

"I keep one by my bed, so when I wake up in the middle of the night with an idea or lyrics I can capture them straightaway."

to-doo list

Sergeant Nick Hill, of Northallerton Safer Neighbourhood Team, said: "I would like to speak to anyone who can identify the offenders and ask them to contact the police or Crimestoppers straightaway as I am intent on catching the offenders," he added.

Police in hunt for vandals

词组	straightaway
释义	straightaway straightaway At once; immediately; without delay or hesitation. When I walked in the room, I knew straightaway that something bad had happened between my brothers. When we land, we'll be catching the next flight straightaway—there is no layover. Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. straightaway and straight off right away; immediately, without thinking or considering. We'll have to depart straight off. Straightaway I knew something was wrong. McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. See also: straight off straight off/out straight away without demur take (something) as (the) gospel truth take (something) for (the) gospel truth take (something) for gospel take as gospel take something as gospel take something as/for gospel/gospel truth References in periodicals archive "Another trick that works with a bucktail or a crankbait is to give twitches in the straightaway, then pop the rod forward for a jolt of speed. 8-Cam muskies: why do muskies follow? Are following fish feeding fish? It said the govt could straightaway withdraw the privilege giving a signal that everybody was equal .. SC says car beacons a menace to society However if you receive a notice from the freeholder you must see a solicitor straightaway. And you should sort this out soon since it will present a problem if you wish to sell. Expiring lease We strongly urge anyone receiving such a phone call not to give any information to the caller, but report it to the police straightaway." 'Taxman' phone scams revealed He warned the profiteers to display the rate lists on the conspicuous places of their shops and avoid overcharging otherwise they would be sent to jail straightaway. Later, Special Price Magistrate Sohail Maqbool conducted raids on Tandoors of Sasti Roti and 3 Nanbies were find Rs. 8 shopkeepers fined Police and local people, on receiving information, commenced rescue efforts straightaway and took out the dead bodies and injured people following the accident and shifted them to nearby hospital. Four labours killed, 37 injured as tractor trolley fell into ravine in near Dadu He said: "I felt pain in my bicep straightaway after that ball, so I stopped." Cricket: World Twenty20 Championship A Foreign Office spokesman told The DailyTelegraph, "We reminded the palace two weeks ago about our new rules, and they responded straightaway that they were fine about it." Royally gay in Luxembourg The handling is wonderful; the car corners well and blows down a straightaway. Lord's A-leapin': for the sporty and debonair, Jaguar unveils its new XJR "He got on the right lead straightaway, which is a big help. Oasis pleases in workout on tight Santa Anita track "Officers are appealing for Stephen to make contact with them, or anyone who recognises him to call police straightaway. Worries grow for missing Stephen, not seen for days; in brief Officers are appealing for Lyndsey to make contact with them, or anyone who recognises her to call police straightaway. Police appeal as pregnant woman, 29, goes missing Officers are appealing for Callum to make contact with them, or anyone who recognises him to call police straightaway. Concern for missing Sunderland man Callum Young, last seen on 27 August; The 22-year-old was last seen at an address in Hylton Road on August 27 and police are urging anyone with information to call 101 "I keep one by my bed, so when I wake up in the middle of the night with an idea or lyrics I can capture them straightaway." to-doo list Sergeant Nick Hill, of Northallerton Safer Neighbourhood Team, said: "I would like to speak to anyone who can identify the offenders and ask them to contact the police or Crimestoppers straightaway as I am intent on catching the offenders," he added. Police in hunt for vandals
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