دیکشنری فارسی

off-the-cuff

ریشه و کاربرد

ریشه

Same as 'off the cuff', referring to the practice of speakers making notes on their shirt cuffs as an aid to memory.

مثال

  • His off-the-cuff remarks often get him into trouble.
  • She gave an off-the-cuff speech that was very impressive.
  • The off-the-cuff decision turned out to be a good one.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Off-the-cuff remark Off-the-cuff speech Off-the-cuff decision

تعریف انگلیسی

adjective
  1. with little or no preparation or forethought “his ad-lib comments showed poor judgment” “an extemporaneous piano recital” “an extemporary lecture” “an extempore skit” “an impromptu speech” “offhand excuses” “trying to sound offhanded and reassuring” “an off-the-cuff toast” “a few unrehearsed comments”

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