speaking off the cuff
Example Sentences
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"Right now, speaking off the cuff, I'd say they're more beatable than they were a few years ago," the 34-year-old told reporters.
From Barron's • Nov. 4, 2025
She has used verbose phrases when speaking off the cuff, and while a few turns of phrase have been embraced by her supporters, opponents have often criticised her for a lack of clarity.
From BBC • Aug. 30, 2024
The president was speaking off the cuff to a lawmaker on the House chamber floor after delivering his State of the Union address.
From New York Times • Mar. 8, 2024
Whether speaking off the cuff, as he so often does, or with the deliberate intent to keep Chinese President Xi Jinping guessing, there might be value in Mr. Biden’s declarations of intent.
From Washington Post • Sep. 19, 2022
Francis ditched his prepared remarks at the university, speaking off the cuff to respond to 12-year-old Glyzelle Palomar, who wept as she asked Francis why children suffer.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 18, 2015
