The idiom "shoot from the hip" originated from the world of gun slinging and Western culture, where it referred to firing a weapon directly from the hip, without taking the time to aim or carefully consider one's target. Metaphorically, it is used to signify acting or speaking impulsively, without careful thought or planning.

What is the origin of the idiom "shoot from the hip" and when to use it?

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to [shoot] from the hip

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