In an offhand comment, he revealed his hidden talent for cooking.
She tried not to feel dinged by her friend's offhand comment.
It's one thing to make an offhand comment, quite another if that comment shows up as a quote in the local newspaper.
Una cosa es hacer un comentario espontáneo y otra muy distinta es que ese comentario aparezca como una cita en el periódico local.
Someone makes an offhand comment, and it instantly takes root, especially when you're having trouble coming up with an idea.
Alguien hace un comentario espontáneo que, no se sabe muy bien cómo, cuaja, sobre todo cuando el debate se encuentra en un atolladero.
The offhand comment sparked a lively debate among the friends.
As a blurter, Karen's offhand comment surprised everyone in the serious discussion.
Her offhand comment sparked an unexpected debate among the group.
A few years ago I made an offhand comment comparing one of my achievements to another individual's.
Hace unos años hice un comentario casual comparando mis logros con los alguien más.
It started as something of a political statement or an offhand comment, but this idea struck a nerve and quickly evolved.
Comenzó como una declaración política, o un comentario casual, pero esta idea se quedó con él y evolucionó rápidamente.
Midoru asked, surprised by the shugenja's offhand comment.
Preguntó Midoru, sorprendido por el comentario casual del shugenja.
She made an offhand comment about the weather that sparked a lively discussion.
Even an offhand comment or a joke can be perceived as racist.
He made an offhand comment about my son's death.