in an unguarded way
to speak without any preparation
to speak something without thinking about it
spontaneous, casual, extempore and informal remark
She has a habit of making off-the-cuff remarks which she later denies.
A good politician is always able to speak off the cuff about government regulations.
The survivor, although still under shock, elaborately spoke off the cuff regarding the accident.
Nursery students often surprise their teachers with their off the cuff yet extremely difficult questions.
President Trump is known for his off the cuff tweets that often spark wide-spread controversy.
I am sorry if I offended you. It was honestly an off the cuff candid observation.
There is no origin for this idiom
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