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
Petronilla-Italian, Late Roman
Alcmene-Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Erikas-Lithuanian
Gorman['gɔ:mən]
Annelienahn-nə-LEENDutch
ChristelKRIS-telGerman