Everyday Office Jargon · Executive level

"Shooting from the hip"

"Shooting from the hip" means to respond or make a decision quickly and without careful preparation or forethought.

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How "Shooting from the hip" shows up at work

Executives say it to signal they are confident and decisive rather than slow. Often heard in Q&A when the speaker has no prepared answer but wants credit for trying anyway.

Buzzword

I'm shooting from the hip here, but I think we can hit Q3 targets.

Plain English

I haven't looked at the numbers yet, but I think we can hit Q3 targets.

Corporate Rank: Executive · Category: Everyday Office Jargon

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