in the heat of the moment
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- As the hasty result of strong, passionate feelings and without thoughtful consideration.
- Antonym: in the cold light of day
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- “in the heat of the moment”, in Cambridge English Dictionary, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire: Cambridge University Press, 1999–present.
- “in the heat of the moment” (US) / “in the heat of the moment” (UK) in Macmillan English Dictionary.
- “in the heat of the moment”, in Collins English Dictionary.