Off-the-bat meaning

And don't stop, even if it feels uncomfortable - because it is not going to feel comfortable right off the bat.

Just because your friend's baby sleeps through the night doesn't automatically mean that your baby will right off the bat.

However, depending on your budget, desktops will usually have more memory, faster and more efficient processors, substantially more hard drive space and better graphics card right off the bat.

Other stars who you might know right off the bat include Owen Wilson, Tara Reid, Tina Fey, Jessica Simpson and more.