On the hoof

adverb

If you do something on the hoof, you do it quickly while you are doing something else.

She had to make the decision on the hoof because there was no time to think.
Visual representation of "on the hoof" - If you do something on the hoof, you do it quickly while you are doing something else.

Often appears as...

  • make a decision on the hoof
  • deal with it on the hoof

Usage tips

Idiomatic

adjective

Something ready or available immediately or quickly.

The new app provides on the hoof information about the nearest restaurants.
Visual representation of "on the hoof" - Something ready or available immediately or quickly.

Often appears as...

  • on the hoof information
  • on the hoof solution

Usage tips

Idiomatic

adverb

If you do something on the hoof, you do it quickly while you are doing something else.

She had to make the decision on the hoof because there was no time to think.
Visual representation of "on the hoof" - If you do something on the hoof, you do it quickly while you are doing something else.

Often appears as...

  • make a decision on the hoof
  • deal with it on the hoof

Usage tips

Idiomatic

adjective

Something ready or available immediately or quickly.

The new app provides on the hoof information about the nearest restaurants.
Visual representation of "on the hoof" - Something ready or available immediately or quickly.

Often appears as...

  • on the hoof information
  • on the hoof solution

Usage tips

Idiomatic

Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "on the hoof"
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Spontaneous Decisions

Used when someone makes a decision quickly without prior planning.

Illustration for Spontaneous Decisions
Facing the unexpected, the manager had to hire on the hoof.
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Multitasking

Suggests doing something while being engaged in another activity or task.

Illustration for Multitasking
She answered emails on the hoof during her commute.
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Informal Context

Often used in less formal conversations or casual business contexts.

Illustration for Informal Context
We'll have to discuss the contract terms on the hoof, no time for a meeting.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Spontaneous Decisions

Used when someone makes a decision quickly without prior planning.

Illustration for Spontaneous Decisions
Facing the unexpected, the manager had to hire on the hoof.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Multitasking

Suggests doing something while being engaged in another activity or task.

Illustration for Multitasking
She answered emails on the hoof during her commute.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Informal Context

Often used in less formal conversations or casual business contexts.

Illustration for Informal Context
We'll have to discuss the contract terms on the hoof, no time for a meeting.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Spontaneous Decisions

Used when someone makes a decision quickly without prior planning.

Illustration for Spontaneous Decisions
Facing the unexpected, the manager had to hire on the hoof.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Multitasking

Suggests doing something while being engaged in another activity or task.

Illustration for Multitasking
She answered emails on the hoof during her commute.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Informal Context

Often used in less formal conversations or casual business contexts.

Illustration for Informal Context
We'll have to discuss the contract terms on the hoof, no time for a meeting.
Visual representation of the word "On the hoof"

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