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off-the-cuff remarks

[/ɔf ðə kʌf rɪˈmɑrks/]
noun phrase
observações improvisadas
1. Unplanned, spontaneous comments made without prior preparation or careful consideration
The politician made some off-the-cuff remarks that caused controversy.
O político fez algumas observações improvisadas que causaram controvérsia.
2. Casual or informal statements expressed without much forethought
His off-the-cuff remarks during the interview revealed his true feelings.
Suas observações improvisadas durante a entrevista revelaram seus verdadeiros sentimentos.
NYC Slang
off-the-top remarks; straight-up comments
Synonyms
spontaneous commentsad-lib remarksimpromptu statementscasual observationsunscripted comments
Antonyms
prepared remarksscripted commentsformal statementsplanned observations

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
observações improvisadas; comentários de improviso
Most common usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
falas do improviso; comentários na lata
Informal, colloquial usage
Rio de Janeiro
observações de pé quebrado; fala de primeira
Regional slang variation
Portugal
comentários improvisados; observações feitas de repente
More formal Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

speak off the top of one's head
ad-lib
wing it
speak extemporaneously
from the hip
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