shoot (one's) cuffs



shoot (one's) cuffs

To flaunt something. Displaying one's ornate or elaborate cuffs was a common practice among medieval noblemen. I know you're happy about your promotion, but try not to shoot your cuffs, OK?
See also: cuff, shoot

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Duilius-Ancient Roman
Yuukayoo:-kahJapanese
VenkaVEN-kahEsperanto
DixonDIK-sənEnglish
Lillias-Scottish
Tomislava-Croatian, Serbian, Medieval Slavic