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What does 'In the heat of the moment' mean?

Acting impulsively under the influence of strong emotion, without thinking about the consequences.

What is the origion of 'In the heat of the moment'?

The phrase 'in the heat of the moment' first appeared in print in the early 20th century in the United States. It describes situations where people react emotionally and impulsively during times of stress or high emotion.

Emoji meanings

  • 🔥 represents 'heat'

  • symbolizing intense emotion or pressure⏳ represents 'moment'

  • indicating a specific point in time

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