[Idiom] SHOOT FROM THE HIP. - Improve Your Decision Making: Curbing Impulsivity

To speak or act impulsively.

To "shoot from the hip" is to speak or act on impulse rather than after careful consideration, resembling the action of a gunslinger firing a gun directly from the hip position without aiming carefully. This idiom is used to describe someone's blunt or recklessly honest manner, which can be admired for its directness but also criticized if it leads to rash outcomes. It’s a call to balance spontaneity with thoughtfulness in communication and decision-making.

Example Sentences

1. He tends to shoot from the hip during meetings, often surprising his colleagues.

   He often speaks spontaneously in meetings, surprising his colleagues.

2. In negotiations, it's risky to shoot from the hip rather than preparing thoroughly.

   In negotiations, it's risky to speak spontaneously without preparation.

3. She's known for shooting from the hip, which can be a breath of fresh air or a disaster depending on the situation.

   She's known for speaking spontaneously, which can be either refreshing or problematic.