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
Sharalyn	-	English (Rare)
RÜStem	-	Turkish
Rosheen	-	Irish
ÁSgeirr	-	Ancient Scandinavian
Astrophel	-	Literature
Mead	[mi:d]