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Definition

Impulse; short notice; a lack of planning.

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In Context

  • "We decided to vacation in Las Vegas on the spur of the moment."
  • "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."
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Related Idioms

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slip through the cracks

To escape notice or lack sufficient attention.

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at a moment's notice

Immediately; instantaneously; without need of warning.

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blink of an eye

A moment (a very short period of time).
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