idiom

in the heat of the moment

in the heat of the moment

Overwhelmed by what is happening in the moment

Definition

Overwhelmed by what is happening in the moment

Examples

  • I said it IN THE HEAT OF THE MOMENT
  • She made the decision IN THE HEAT OF THE MOMENT
  • Don't hold it against him - it was said IN THE HEAT OF THE MOMENT

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms:

  • in the excitement
  • caught up in the moment

Antonyms:

Practise this

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