off the cuff
Meaning
In an off-the-cuff manner.
Synonyms
at a rough guess
by surprise
without a score
without preparation
at a wild guess
Translations
aus dem Stegreif unangemeldet
à l’improviste à usage unique
de improvisoEtymology
Purported to be from the habit by after-dinner speakers of jotting a few notes on the cuff of the sleeve.
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