American Idioms and Expressions

Right Off The Bat Idiom

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right off the bat
What does right off the bat mean?
immediately, from the beginningI told my boss right off the bat that we did not need a new computer for the office.
right off the bat
What does right off the bat mean?
at the very beginning, immediately (like the ball leaving a baseball or cricket bat) at the very beginning, immediately (like the ball leaving a baseball or cricket bat)After arriving at the resort, we were told right off the bat that we would have to pay extra to use the pool and the training room.
right off the bat
What does right off the bat mean?
immediately, from the beginning I told my boss right off the bat that we did not need a new computer for the office.

right off the bat
What does right off the bat mean?
at the very beginning, immediately (similar to a ball leaving a baseball or cricket bat)When we arrived at the resort, we were told right off the bat that we would have to pay extra to use the pool and the training room.


Some Random Idioms
up for grabs
What does "up for grabs" mean?
unclaimed; available
make of (someone or something)
What does "make of (someone or something)" mean?
think or have an opinion about someone or something"What do you make of the new manager in accounting."
get one`s own way
What does "get one`s own way" mean?
to be able to do what you wantThe boy always gets his own way with his younger brothers.
try on (something) or try (something) on
What does "try on (something) or try (something) on" mean?
to put clothes on to see how they fit and look "You should try on that jacket before you buy it."

enough to go around
What does "enough to go around" mean?
to be enough of something to serve everyoneThere was enough cake to go around and everybody had a piece.
all ears
What does "all ears" mean?
eager to hear something, very attentive My sister was all ears when I talked about starting a home business.

set one`s heart on (something)
What does "set one`s heart on (something)" mean?
to want something very muchI set my heart on a nice holiday this winter but I will not be able to go because I have no money.
ships that pass in the night
What does "ships that pass in the night" mean?
people who meet briefly by chance but are unlikely to meet againWe were like two ships that pass in the night and I do not think that I will ever see that person again.
get busy
What does "get busy" mean?
to become busy My friend is getting busy recently and I have no time to meet him.

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