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Enkidu Posted 17 years ago
Chief: I was wondering in Icelandic how you would say “Off the hip”?
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Chief: I was wondering in Icelandic how you would say “Off the hip”?
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Off the hip = spontaneously; instinctively; ad hoc; with no preparation.
- Off the hip = spontaneously; instinctively; ad hoc; with no preparation.
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Off the hip = spontaneously; instinctively; ad hoc; with no preparation.
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Off the hip = spontaneously; instinctively; ad hoc; with no preparation.
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Hi guys,
I'm not familiar with "off the hip". For spontaneous, I'd say "from the hip" or, preferably, "off the cuff".
Best wishes, Clive
I'm not familiar with "off the hip". For spontaneous, I'd say "from the hip" or, preferably, "off the cuff".
Best wishes, Clive
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Yes, you're right, Clive-- it looks like a mixed metaphor.
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Yes, you're right, Clive-- it looks like a mixed metaphor.
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