in the heat of the moment
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in the heat of the moment
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As the hasty result of strong, passionate feelings and without thoughtful consideration.
Some prefer a double action gun because it seems more foolproof in the heat of the moment when someone might not be thinking calmly.
Opposite: in the cold light of day
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prep_phrase Translations
| Español | en caliente |
|---|---|
| Français | dans le feu de l'action, à chaud |
| Deutsch | in der Hitze des Gefechts, im Eifer des Gefechts |
| Italiano | a caldo |
| Ελληνικά | εν θερμώ en thermó |
| Русский | сгоряча́ sgorjačá |
Talk about this word "in the heat of the moment." Wiktionary, via Micwyn, micwyn.com/word/in%20the%20heat%20of%20the%20moment. Accessed 7 Nov. 2026. in the heat of the moment. (n.d.). In Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Retrieved November 7, 2026, from https://micwyn.com/word/in%20the%20heat%20of%20the%20moment "in the heat of the moment." Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Accessed November 7, 2026. https://micwyn.com/word/in%20the%20heat%20of%20the%20moment.Cite this
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