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19 January
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English (US)
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What does Not off the top of my head mean?
What does Not off the top of my head mean?
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it means not right now or not immediately....
- English (US)
with my limited Japanese the only thing I can think of is in this phrase: 口が重い. Now with that in mind, the answer doesn't come quickly to your mind, you are aware of it but in that moment you can't answer it... your at a blank
- Japanese
- Japanese
any sentences instead of the top of my mind
- English (US)
depending on the context, you might say: I'm not sure/I don't know/I can't think of it/nothing comes to mind ...
- Japanese
Thanks a lot.But I think a little different meaning.:すぐには思い出せないけど
- English (US)
はい. what you said means, 'I can't remember right now' which is slightly different than 'not off the top of my head' でも, it'll work because that's how you're meaning to use it
- Traditional Chinese (Taiwan)
right off the top of one's head
=without giving someone/something too much thought
Example:
I can't think of any good examples right off the top of my head, but give me a couple of hours to think them over and I'm sure I could come up with something creative.
=I can't think of any good examples without giving them too much thought, but give me a couple of hours to think them over and I'm sure I could come up with something creative.
- Japanese
Thanks a lot. But I feel like to get
it almost. I appreciate your kindness .
it almost. I appreciate your kindness .
- Traditional Chinese (Taiwan)
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