fire from the hip

To speak or act rashly, recklessly, or bluntly, without consideration of potential consequences. An allusion to firing a handgun immediately upon drawing it from its holster without taking time to aim. The country's prime minister has gained a reputation for firing from the hip, issuing executive orders without consulting members of parliament. The boss tends to fire from the hip, so don't take what he says too personally.

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释义	fire from the hip fire from the hip To speak or act rashly, recklessly, or bluntly, without consideration of potential consequences. An allusion to firing a handgun immediately upon drawing it from its holster without taking time to aim. The country's prime minister has gained a reputation for firing from the hip, issuing executive orders without consulting members of parliament. The boss tends to fire from the hip, so don't take what he says too personally. See also: fire, hip Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. See also: shoot from the hip hip-shooter like a bull at a gate beat (one) to the draw hot head hothead end game morning tent baton hand on the baton References in periodicals archive This brings your weapon's total abilities to three - one, when you fire from the hip, two when you aim down the sights and the third mode kicks in when you get into Overdrive. Rage 2 Review: Bringing out the crazy in you According to Old Moore's Almanack, Pig People are "likely to be passionate, deep, sexy and very much inclined to fire from the hip." are you a bit of a pig? Both fire from the hip, and generate a colourful quote or two. BITTER KEANO SEEMS TO BE FORGETTING SOMETHING; FRENCH NICKERS AMAZING ROY KEANE RANT AS HANDBALL ROW RAGES ON & ON.. & ON: You've a short & selective memory Roy .. the man who walked out on our 2002 World Cup adventure in the Far East would have had to have been dragged: off referee Martin Hannson kicking and screaming if he'd been playing for In contrast, Gayle and co should fire from the hip at the off, through the middle and at the end of the innings - come rain or shine.. Three Lions may struggle to cope with key injuries The original "trench broom" was designed to fire from the hip, had two pistol grips, and no butt stock. The Thompson submachine gun: shooting a 20th century icon "I would support calls for a public inquiry if only to silence those critics who have not even taken the trouble to come and look at the policing in South Wales before they fire from the hip with misguided comments, " he said. We have nothing to hide, says Burden; POLICE: South Wales Chief Constable staunchly defends his officers against claims of brutality in cells Maldonado swung his barrel over and opened fire from the hip. Have gun, am willing to use it Glyn Davies especially, David Melding, Alun Cairns, and young David Davies who - despite his tendency to fire from the hip and the lip - will grow into a formidable politician, given time. Paul Starling Column: Just who is fit to lead our nation?
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