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answer without thinking
[/ˈænsər wɪðˈaʊt ˈθɪŋkɪŋ/]
verb phrase
responder sem pensar
1.
to respond to a question or statement immediately without consideration or deliberation
He tends to answer without thinking, which often gets him into trouble.
Ele tende a responder sem pensar, o que frequentemente o mete em problemas.
2.
to give a spontaneous or impulsive reply
She answered without thinking when asked about her plans.
Ela respondeu sem pensar quando perguntaram sobre seus planos.
NYC Slang
shoot from the hip
Synonyms
respond impulsively
reply hastily
speak without reflection
blurt out
Antonyms
think carefully
consider thoroughly
deliberate
pause before answering
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
responder sem pensar
standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
dar uma resposta de bate-pronto
colloquial variant emphasizing immediate response
São Paulo
responder na lata
informal, colloquial usage
Portugal
responder sem reflectir
standard European Portuguese variant
Related Idioms & Phrases
speak off the cuff
answer on the spot
respond on impulse
give a knee-jerk reaction
falar sem pensar
responder de boca
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