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Shoot from the hip
Making quick decisions without full analysis
Literal Meaning
To discharge a firearm without aiming, while holding it at waist level or below.
Actual Meaning
To speak or act without careful consideration
Examples in Context

Advisor: 'Don't shoot from the hip on this.' (Translation: Think carefully before acting)

Helpful Tips
  • 1Can be risky
  • 2Sometimes necessary
  • 3Better to be prepared
Phrase Thesaurus
Similar words and synonyms for this phrase
act without thinking
speak off the cuff
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wing it
be impulsive
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