off the cuff

phr

• ① 未准备的[地];即席的[地]
  • I can't answer this question off the cuff.我不能即席回答这个问题。
  • Her remarks were off the cuff but very sensible.她的话非事先准备,但十分得体。

• ② 非正式地
  • I'm telling you this strictly off the cuff.我是完全以非官方的身分[非正式地]告诉你这件事的。