How to Pronounce "shoot from the hip"
expression
SHOOT fruhm thuh HIP
SHOOT frum thuh HIP
Definition
To speak or act quickly without thinking or planning first, often being very direct or impulsive.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈʃut/ /ˈfɹəm/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈhɪp
British English
ʃˈuːt/ /fɹˈɒm/ /ðə, ði/ /hˈɪp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SHOOT fruhm thuh HIP
UK
SHOOT frum thuh HIP
Listen in Context
He likes to shoot from the hip in meetings.
Try not to shoot from the hip when answering important questions.
Sarah sometimes shoots from the hip and regrets it later.
When it comes to criticism, Tom tends to shoot from the hip.