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answer rashly

[ˈænsər ˈræʃli]
verb phrase
responder precipitadamente
1. to respond to a question or statement without careful thought or consideration; to reply hastily or impulsively
He answered rashly without thinking about the consequences of his words.
Ele respondeu precipitadamente sem pensar nas consequências de suas palavras.
2. to give a quick response without sufficient deliberation or wisdom
Don't answer rashly during the interview; take a moment to think first.
Não responda precipitadamente durante a entrevista; tome um momento para pensar primeiro.
NYC Slang
shoot from the hip; don't think before you speak
Synonyms
respond hastilyreply impulsivelyanswer without thinkingspeak hastily
Antonyms
answer thoughtfullyrespond carefullyanswer deliberatelyreply cautiously

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
responder precipitadamente
most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
responder na hora
informal alternative emphasizing immediate response
Portugal
responder apressadamente
alternative with similar meaning, slightly more formal

Related Idioms & Phrases

speak without thinking
jump the gun
put your foot in your mouth
falar sem pensar
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