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
Andreeaahn-DRE-ahRomanian
Aurelius-Ancient Roman
Lauritz-Danish, Norwegian
Salvatoresahl-vah-TO-reItalian
Aldin['ɔ:ldin]
Chichi-Western African, Igbo