A1 Idiom Neutral

Right away.

Immediately, at once.

Bedeutung

Without delay; instantly.

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Kultureller Hintergrund

In the US, 'right away' is a staple of customer service. It is expected that a server will say this when taking an order. While 'right away' is understood, 'straight away' is often preferred in British English. In Japanese business culture, the concept of 'right away' is tied to 'omotenashi' (hospitality). Speed is a sign of respect.

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Don't overthink it

It is a very simple phrase. Just use it when you want to say 'now'.

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Watch the spelling

Don't write 'rightway'. It is two words: 'right away'.

Bedeutung

Without delay; instantly.

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Don't overthink it

It is a very simple phrase. Just use it when you want to say 'now'.

⚠️

Watch the spelling

Don't write 'rightway'. It is two words: 'right away'.

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Complete the sentence.

I'll finish this project ______.

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: right away

'Right away' is the correct idiom for immediate action.

Which is correct?

Choose the natural English sentence.

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: I will do it right away.

The other options are grammatically incorrect or redundant.

Match the phrase to its meaning.

Right away = ?

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Immediately

Right away means without delay.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Can you help me? B: ______, just a second.

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Right away

B is confirming they will help immediately.

🎉 Ergebnis: /4

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Aufgabensammlung

4 Aufgaben
Complete the sentence. Fill Blank A1

I'll finish this project ______.

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: right away

'Right away' is the correct idiom for immediate action.

Which is correct? Choose A2

Choose the natural English sentence.

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: I will do it right away.

The other options are grammatically incorrect or redundant.

Match the phrase to its meaning. Match A1

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✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Immediately

Right away means without delay.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B1

A: Can you help me? B: ______, just a second.

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Right away

B is confirming they will help immediately.

🎉 Ergebnis: /4

Häufig gestellte Fragen

6 Fragen

It is neutral. It works in almost any situation.

No, it is for future or present actions.

Yes, but 'immediately' is more formal.

It is a British English variation.

No, that is redundant.

Yes, it is very common in texts.

Verwandte Redewendungen

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Straight away

similar

Immediately

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Right now

similar

At this exact moment

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At once

similar

Immediately

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