off the cuff

without any planning I could give an opinion off the cuff, but I'd rather think about it.

Usage notes: usually said about spoken statements

off the cuff

Impromptu, extemporaneous, as in His speech was entirely off the cuff. This term supposedly alludes to the practice of speakers making last-minute notes on the cuff of a shirtsleeve. [1930s]

off the cuff

In an extemporaneous or informal manner.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Macario	mah-KAH-ryo	Spanish
Cindra	SIN-drə	English (Rare)
Soheila	-	Persian
DuŠIca	-	Serbian
Nora	['nɔ:rə]
Arlotto	-	Medieval Italian