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🇺🇸 English Expressions: Right Off the Bat ⚾
Hey everyone! 👋
Today’s expression is “right off the bat.” Thanks to Coach for bringing up that great expression!
👉 It means immediately, from the very beginning, or without any delay.
You use it when something happens straight away.
Origin:
This expression comes from baseball. When the ball comes right off the bat, it happens the instant the bat hits the ball. Over time, the phrase moved into everyday English to mean right away. ⚾
Examples:
• I liked the movie right off the bat. 🎬
• She knew right off the bat that something was wrong. 🤔
• He made a great impression right off the bat. 👍
Now it’s your turn! 💬
Drop your own sentence using “right off the bat” below 👇
WE LEARN FROM EACH OTHER! 🤝
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🇺🇸 English Expressions: Right Off the Bat ⚾
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