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Mr. Tom Posted 13 years ago
Grammar

The use of "off the top of one's head"

Hi

Is the use of "off the top of her head" natural in this sentence?

Today a woman can walk out on her husband off the top of her head, but it wasn't so 50 years ago. 

Thanks,

Tom
  

Top answer

No, it doesn't sound right. "off the top of one's head" is normally used in relation to answering a question or supplying information. An idiom that would fit there is "at the drop of a hat".

— GPY

  • No, it doesn't sound right.
  • "off the top of one's head" is normally used in relation to answering a question or supplying information.
  • An idiom that would fit there is "at the drop of a hat".
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No, it doesn't sound right. "off the top of one's head" is normally used in relation to answering a question or supplying information. An idiom that would fit there is "at the drop of a hat".
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