English / idiom
Shoot from the Hip
MEANING IN ENGLISH
To speak, react, or act impulsively and bluntly without prior contemplation
In context
01
To preserve harmony and peace of mind in relationships, one should listen carefully rather than shoot from the hip.
02
He used to shoot from the hip in anger, but mindfulness taught him to pause and respond with calmness.
Synonyms
speak impulsively,react rashly,blurt out
Antonyms
weigh one's words,think twice,exercise restraint
Collocations
shoot from the hip carelessly,tend to shoot from the hip,prone to shoot from the hip