Phrase of the Moment
right off the bat
1. immediately, spontaneously, and without delay; first thing
1. All she said was, “How are you?” and right off the bat he told her all his troubles.
2. When he was learning to ride a bicycle, he fell on his head right off the bat.
3. The new manager demanded new office furniture right off the bat.
4. Okay, Mrs. Bob. There's a couple of questions I need to ask you right off of the bat. It's very important that you answer them honestly.