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shoot from the hip

Idiom Military

Meaning

to speak or act without thinking carefully

Example Sentences

"He tends to shoot from the hip during meetings."

Related Expressions

a pain in the neck

someone or something that is very annoying

go nuclear

to react very strongly or angrily

fulfill one's obligations

to complete or carry out one's duties

keep an eye on

to watch or monitor something or someone carefully

Take it easy

To relax and not worry too much.

sadder but wiser

disappointed but having learned from the experience