off the top of one's head

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off the top of one's head
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
1.
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
(figurative)
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This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
I can't think of any similar bands off the top of my head, but there are some.Ahora no me vienen a la mente bandas que suenen parecido, pero hay algunas.
Off the top of my head, I'd say that town is two hours from here by car.Así, sin fijarme, diría que el pueblo queda a dos horas en carro de aquí.
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