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
Atieno-Eastern African, Luo
Gaye (1)GAYEnglish
Archimedes[a:ki'mi:di:z]
SiegmundZEEK-muwntGerman
AntÔNio-Portuguese (Brazilian)
Hippolyte (2)-French