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.
- 1852 January 26, Henry David Thoreau
Derived terms
- spur-of-the-moment
See also
- at the drop of a hat