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Discover a new phrase each day to use in your English! These are special phrases and sayings that English speakers use all the time, but you don't often see these phrases in English course books or other study material. Visit daily to learn some popular English phrases on a regular basis.

9 August 2025

Right away

We use this expression to say something will happen immediately. Often we say this when we agree to do something immediately.

Written: No

Spoken: Yes

Formal: No

Informal: Yes

Example 1

Can you find Paola's phone number for me, please?

Right away. Here it is.

Example 2

How long are you staying in Bath?

Actually I have to leave right away. Why?

I thought we could eat together. Maybe next time, then.

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