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Victorycountry Posted 21 years ago
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I can't think of it off hand
Hi,
I am just wondering about the meaning of "I can't think of it off hand" in the following conversation.
James: Do you know what Herold's phone number is?
Batty: I don't have my address book on me....I can't think of it right off hand.
I think it means that I don't remember or it's out of my hand... or something like that...but I am not sure.
Thanks in advance.
I am just wondering about the meaning of "I can't think of it off hand" in the following conversation.
James: Do you know what Herold's phone number is?
Batty: I don't have my address book on me....I can't think of it right off hand.
I think it means that I don't remember or it's out of my hand... or something like that...but I am not sure.
Thanks in advance.
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That's right; 'I can't think of it off hand' here means 'I can't remember it at the moment (but may do later)'. MrP
- That's right; 'I can't think of it off hand' here means 'I can't remember it at the moment (but may do later)'.
- MrP
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That's right; 'I can't think of it off hand' here means 'I can't remember it at the moment (but may do later)'.
MrP
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Hi,
I suggest that the emphasis of 'offhand' is more towards 'without preparation or thought', so 'I can't think of it off hand' suggests that if I took time to reflect, perhaps I could think of it.
Best wishes, Clive
I suggest that the emphasis of 'offhand' is more towards 'without preparation or thought', so 'I can't think of it off hand' suggests that if I took time to reflect, perhaps I could think of it.
Best wishes, Clive
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