React without careful consideration of one's words or actions.
‘he is shooting from the hip in an act of political desperation’
‘He doesn't shoot from the hip but takes a more considered approach and would rather explain to people why he holds the views he holds than intimidate them to his point of view.’
‘Elaine shot from the hip, which often got her into hot water but she is a huge loss.’
‘With that in mind, I have shot from the hip and dared people to respond.’
‘He shoots from the hip, is amusing and mostly correct.’
‘Though not averse to speaking out on a range of controversial subjects, Mahathir rarely just shoots from the hip.’
‘That's the good hard - nosed view, typical of the minister who prides himself as a man who shoots from the hip.’
‘In the book he shoots from the hip and rides roughshod over reputations, holding a modicum of his once monumental power and relishing it.’
‘To some he is difficult to take seriously, and he may come across as the sort who shoots from the hip with little thought for the consequences.’
‘I know that she shoots from the hip and is liable to provoke righteous indignation.’
‘He is a competitive guy who shoots from the hip and commands huge respect from his players.’
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