speak off the cuff
Example Sentences
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Final face Bob Newhart led to a lovely tribute from Jimmy Kimmel, who has a talent for speaking, or at least seeming to speak, off the cuff.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 16, 2024
Where he appeared impulsive, not afraid to speak off the cuff and let his feelings be known, she is more thoughtful and considered.
From BBC • Mar. 18, 2021
But the White House sent word at the last minute to scrap the screens — Trump would speak off the cuff.
From Washington Post • Sep. 18, 2018
But when she is forced to speak off the cuff, in Parliament or to the press, her body stiffens and she takes deep breaths.
From The New Yorker • Jul. 23, 2018
His ability to speak off the cuff, unscripted, and appear loose and spontaneous lends credence that he's always perfectly candid, saying exactly what he feels - hence authenticity.
From New York Times • Dec. 5, 2015
