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ESLPod_0363_WE_0400 Using the Telephone The word "offhand," in this podcast, means without needing to look for something or think about it for a long time: "Offhand, I think we had sales of $400,000 last year, but I can look it up if you want a more exact figure." The word "offhand" can also be used to talk about something that one says or does without thinking about it or planning it, especially if it is offensive: "Without thinking, she made an offhand comment about his baldness, and he was very upset by it." The phrase "hands-off" means without one's active participation: "Many Republicans believe that the government should have hands-off policies toward business, not regulating them too much." In contrast, "hands-on" means with active participation: "He has a hands-on approach to teaching, always interacting closely with his students."

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ESLPod 363 offhand Home + Community

Id	ESLPod_0363_WE_0400
Episode Id	ESLPod 363
Episode Title	Using the Telephone
Phrase	offhand
Text	The word "offhand," in this podcast, means without needing to look for something or think about it for a long time: "Offhand, I think we had sales of $400,000 last year, but I can look it up if you want a more exact figure." The word "offhand" can also be used to talk about something that one says or does without thinking about it or planning it, especially if it is offensive: "Without thinking, she made an offhand comment about his baldness, and he was very upset by it." The phrase "hands-off" means without one's active participation: "Many Republicans believe that the government should have hands-off policies toward business, not regulating them too much." In contrast, "hands-on" means with active participation: "He has a hands-on approach to teaching, always interacting closely with his students."
Topics	Home + Community

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