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Definitions

on the spur of the moment

ADVERB

extemporaneously

Synonyms

WEAK

freely spontaneously

Example Sentences

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The captain admitted his decision to field first on winning the toss was made on the spur of the moment.

From BBC • Dec. 15, 2024

Maybe on the spur of the moment, you buy it for them.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 4, 2023

Many years ago, my husband and I decided on the spur of the moment to see a Broadway show.

From New York Times • Dec. 12, 2021

Dear Readers: Need a soap dish on the spur of the moment?

From Washington Post • Nov. 4, 2021

It wasn’t very good, but it was the best I could do on the spur of the moment.

From "Never Let Me Go" by Kazuo Ishiguro