Meaning of the word "shoot from the hip" in English

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shoot from the hip

US /ʃuːt frəm ðə hɪp/
UK /ʃuːt frəm ðə hɪp/
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Idiom

1.

to speak or act without careful thought or consideration

Example:
He tends to shoot from the hip in meetings, which sometimes causes problems.
Before you shoot from the hip, consider all the facts.
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