spur of the moment

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Alternative spellings 1.2 Noun 1.2.1 Derived terms 1.2.2 See also

[edit] English

[edit] Alternative spellings

• spur-of-the-moment (attributive use)

[edit] Noun

spur of the moment (plural spurs of the moment)

1. (idiomatic) Impluse; short notice; a lack of planning.
   • 1852 January 26, Henry David Thoreau

     Obey the spur of the moment. These accumulated it is that make the impulse and the impetus of the life of genius.

[edit] Derived terms

• on the spur of the moment
• spur-of-the-moment

[edit] See also

• at the drop of a hat