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off the cuff

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Definition


To speak in improvised fashion, usually prematurely.

Context : Business
Category: Idiom, Metaphor
Semantic: improvise

Usage of “off the cuff”

  1. Off the cuff comments can get you in trouble because they might offend someone.

Examples of idiom “off the cuff” from Twitter
  • Default avatar for Twitter user 'bonnerfide'
    bonnerfide:

    @CrazyOne373 You know it. As much as we bang "Awesome". I can send you the sheet or he can do something off the cuff. Your choice.

  • Default avatar for Twitter user 'kimberlymackoy'
    kimberlymackoy:

    It's not in the budget, and it's totally off the cuff, but I'm having this impulse to get a tattoo while in San Francisco.

  • Default avatar for Twitter user 'TSDiabolique'
    TSDiabolique:

    I am such a free spirit I usually just fly off the cuff I like that about myself but I can see where more structure would benefit me more