straightaway

Definition

  • adverb: without any delay
  • adverb: without hesitation or delay
  • usually singular
  • synonyms: fast

Examples

  • He found the information 'straightaway'.

  • He overtook them on the 'straightaway'.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Black Star cover from through . And if you say one word about how many mistakes l made in that speech, l'll pelt you with olives. - Very well, Captain. l'll pass that on straightaway. - Thank you. - How many mistakes did l make ? - Eleven. - Damn it. And Wainwright-- - Cartwright. (..)
    1999 Notting Hill