offhand

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'Offhand' usually refers to doing or saying something without lots of thought or preparation. It’s kind of like making a casual comment in the middle of the conversation or performing a task on the spur of the moment.

Examples in Different Contexts

In business meetings, 'offhand' remarks can sometimes reveal candid insights. A manager might say offhand, 'I think our previous marketing strategy was more impactful.'

Practice Scenarios

Impact

Scenario:

Our NGO's reach is declining. We must think of some immediate measures to improve our project's impact. Any ideas?

Response:

Offhand, I’d say working together with community leaders to understand their needs could be a good first step.

Business

Scenario:

Our sales figures are not up to the expectation. Can anybody suggest a quick win to improve these numbers?

Response:

Offhand, I'd suggest we could boost our social media posts to increase engagement and reach.