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
SandroSAHN-dro (Italian)Italian, Georgian
Kwasi-Western African, Akan
Sumit-Indian, Hindi, Marathi, Bengali, Punjabi
Wally['weili]
Polyxeni-Greek
Borghildr-Ancient Scandinavian, Norse Mythology