Right off the bat

B2

What does "Right off the bat" mean?

immediately, from the start

"Right off the bat" in a sentence

Real example sentences from TV shows and movies.

Right off the bat, Dawson gets to work with the ailing public, starts building up a kind of mental library of physical symptoms.

Black Mirror S4E6

There's a couple of questions I need to ask you right off of the bat.

Breaking Bad S3E3

ADMITTING RIGHT OFF THE BAT THAT YOU SPEND YOUR LIFE IN A BAR.

Gilmore Girls S2E16

You took charge right off the bat.

Grey's Anatomy S5E22

Honestly, if you wanted to, You could go triplets right off the bat, leslie.

Parks and Recreation S2E13

I mean, isn't it better to find out if the sex is good right off the bat...

Sex and the City S1E6

right off the bat, 50 percent of men on Earth are more attractive than you.

The Big Bang Theory S6E8

So, let me ask you a question right off the bat.

The Office S3E23

"Right off the bat" in TV shows & movies

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