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[shoot] from the hip
to not think carefully before saying something or reacting to a situation
The idiom "shoot from the hip" originated from the world of gun slinging and Western culture, where it referred to firing a weapon directly from the hip, without taking the time to aim or carefully consider one's target. Metaphorically, it is used to signify acting or speaking impulsively, without careful thought or planning.
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