Idiom idiom
off the top of your head
Meaning
To speak about something without thinking in detail or checking facts.
Examples
“I can't remember his phone number off the top of my head.”
“She asked for a restaurant recommendation, but I couldn't think of any good places off the top of my head.”
“While the CEO could not provide the exact quarterly figures off the top of his head, he assured the board that the company remained profitable.”
Last updated July 14, 2026