Meaning of 'Shoot from the hip'
What does the saying 'Shoot from the hip' mean?
Idiom: Shoot from the hip
Meaning:
Someone who shoots from the hip talks very directly or insensitively without thinking beforehand.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: War, weapons and conflict |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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