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
Amice-Medieval English
Erminia-Italian
Tahmasp-Ancient Persian
Ekaitz-Basque
Bache['beitʃ]
Amalija-Lithuanian, Slovene, Croatian