B2idiomeverydayIELTS-friendly
off the top of your head
USUK
without checking or thinking carefully; from memory
Said when you give an answer that may not be exact. The possessive follows the person.
In context
Off the top of my head, I'd say the trip takes about five hours.
I can't tell you the price off the top of my head, but I'll check.
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