spur of the moment

See also: spur-of-the-moment

English

Alternative forms

spur-of-the-moment (attributive use)

Noun

spur of the moment (plural spurs of the moment)

(idiomatic) Impulse; 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.

Derived terms

spur-of-the-moment

See also

at the drop of a hat

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