How to use "offhand" in sentences with meaning in English and Hindi

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Example sentences for "offhand" in popular movie and book plots

  • His humorous essays and offhand poem recitations make him her favourite in class.  - Stanley Ka Dabba
  • She notes Drake's reaction to Tholan's use of the term "hostess" and her offhand mention of mosquitos, carriers of disease.  - Hostess (short story)
  • Later, Dave makes an offhand remark to the superintendent of that apartment, which leads the super to discover the basement has been robbed.  - It's Like This, Cat
  • When Mahree returns to the Dellums' house, she makes a cold offhand comment about Biko's death.  - The Color of Friendship
  • Now a sextet, they get their name from an offhand remark by Ron's socialite mother Norma.  - Can't Stop the Music
  • When Red asks an offhand question, "… what the heck are you gonna shoot a forty-four bullet at anyway, made outta silver.  - Silver Bullet (film)
  • You have this offhand way of treating her most of the time, as if she's a partially reformed street whore.  - Puerto Vallarta Squeeze
  • Patton then makes an offhand remark comparing the Nazi Party to the political parties in the US.  - Patton (film)

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