In the heat of the moment In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "in the heat of the moment", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Caroline Tran calendar 2020-12-11 04:12

Meaning of In the heat of the moment

Synonyms:

Helter-skelter , on the spur of the moment , on impulse , recklessly , without thinking

In the heat of the moment phrase informal

To do or say something without thinking carefully because you're too excited, angry or eager

She decided to break up with her boyfriend in the heat of the moment.

He couldn't remain calm and in the heat of the moment, yelled at my face.

Peter actually didn't mean to hurt you. He just said all those things in the heat of the moment.

Other phrases about:

(the) thrills and spills

 The excitement and danger caused by taking part in activities, especially sports or entertainments

spit blood/venom/feathers

Express one's feelings of anger very strongly in spoken words

shoot daggers at (one)

To look or glare very angrily at someone

to vent your spleen

to release your anger 

get (one's) motor running

1. To stimulate one's interest or excitement

2. To generate sexual desire in someone.

Origin of In the heat of the moment

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The idiom has been used since the late 1900s.

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