Not off the top of my head means you have been asked a question, or you are trying to recall information, and you need time to think about an answer. Example: #1) Can you think of any good ideas for the Christmas party? No, not off the top of my head. #2) Do remember the actor's name from the movie we saw yesterday? Not off the top of my head.
Off the mark means incorrect or inaccurate. Example: #1) We projected the quarterly profits, but the real results were completely different. We were totally off the mark. #2) The quarterback threw a pass, but it was way off the mark.
Off the charts means there is an unprecedented result, for better or worse. Example: #1) The bands record sales were amazing. They were off the charts. #2) The student athlete is physically incredible. His on-field performance is off the charts.
Off the cuff means unplanned, and usually refers to remarks that were better unsaid. Example: His statement was offensive, but it was clearly off the cuff. If he apologizes, we should forgive him.
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