off the top of your head

idiom

Meaning

To speak about something without thinking in detail or checking facts.

Examples

SIMPLE

I can't remember his phone number off the top of my head.

CONTEXTUAL

She asked for a restaurant recommendation, but I couldn't think of any good places off the top of my head.

COMPLEX

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