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off the top of my head

without careful thought; from memory

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(idiom) without thinking carefully or checking facts; a quick response based on memory or instinct rather than preparation

Examples

• Off the top of my head, I'd say the meeting is next Tuesday, but I should check the calendar to be sure.

Nearby in Idioms & Sayings

let sleeping dogs lie, make ends meet, no strings attached, on the same page, out of the blue, play it by ear