“In the heat of the moment”
Definition
While feeling strong emotion, without thinking calmly.
Examples
Examples
“I said something rude in the heat of the moment.”
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- What does "In the heat of the moment" mean?
- "In the heat of the moment" means while feeling strong emotion, without thinking calmly.
- How do you use "In the heat of the moment" in a sentence?
- Example: "I said something rude in the heat of the moment."
- What is the Russian or Armenian translation of "In the heat of the moment"?
- В порыве эмоций, не подумав спокойно. / Ուժեղ զգացմունքի ազդեցության տակ՝ առանց հանգիստ մտածելու։