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in the heat of the momentWithout thought due to engrossment in strong emotion or excitement; without pausing to consider consequences; hotheadednessRate it:

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never a dull momenta reflective sigh, lament relative to possible or actual undesirable conditions or developmentsRate it:

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spur of the momentImpluse; short notice; a lack of planning.Rate it:

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one moment, pleaseUsed to ask a person to wait a moment.Rate it:

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Hallmark momentA memorable moment or event, one which would make a poignant greeting card.Rate it:

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Hollywood momentAn act of great drama.Rate it:

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aha momentThe moment or instance at which the solution to a problem or other significant realization becomes clear.Rate it:

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at a moment's noticeImmediately; instantaneously; without need of warning.Rate it:

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at the momentAs atm.Rate it:

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eureka momentThe moment of a sudden unexpected discovery.Rate it:

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experiencing a percoonz momentHaving the ability to look beyond the present moment or issue.Rate it:

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hold that thought a momentIn conversation which flows rapidly and is complicated or heavily detailed, one' may be asked to retain the just spoken remark so as to avoid confusion and loss of reasoned progress in the matter at hand.Rate it:

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les finances sont en ce moment dans un pétrin impossibleThe finances are in horrible disorder just now.Rate it:

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moment in the sunA brief instance in which an otherwise obscure, unremarkable, or humble person draws attention.Rate it:

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moment of truthA deciding instant; the time when a test determines or makes it apparent whether something will succeed.Rate it:

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on spur of the momentNow! Instantly!Rate it:

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on the spur of the momentOn very short notice; spontaneously.Rate it:

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On the Spur of the MomentSpontaneously, impulsive, without planningRate it:

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senior momenta momentary lapse in memory, especially in an older person; when someone forgets something, especially when they are older, we call this a senior momentRate it:

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un momentLongtemps.Rate it:

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keep at arm's lengthStay at a distance, away from one's body.Rate it:

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keep at arm's lengthAvoid a close relationship.Rate it:

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shot in the armA shot of drug in the arm, to get on a high.Rate it:

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arm to the teethTo equip thoroughly with weapons.Rate it:

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arm and a legA relatively high price for an item or service; an exorbitant price.Rate it:

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arm's lengthBarely within reach.Rate it:

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Cost an Arm and a LegSomething very expensive and not worth the cost in few casesRate it:

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long as my armVery long.Rate it:

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shot in the armA stimulus.Rate it:

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arm candyAn attractive, seemingly romantic companion who accompanies a person in public simply so that one or both of the individuals can gain attention, enhance social status, or create an impression of sexual appeal.Rate it:

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arm upto supply, or be supplied with, arms (weapons)Rate it:

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arm's lengthDistant, detached.Rate it:

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arm's lengthIndependent, but related.Rate it:

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at arm's lengthAt a distance, away from one's body.Rate it:

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at arm's lengthAvoiding a close relationship.Rate it:

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long armA pole tool used for handling things too far away to reach.Rate it:

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long armInfluence, far-reaching power.Rate it:

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long arm of the lawThe influence or effectiveness of law enforcement institutions; law enforcement officers collectively.Rate it:

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Shot in the ArmSomething that gives you confidence and encouragement, something that boost your spiritsRate it:

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the long arm of the lawThe body of law enforcement officers.Rate it:

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twist someone's armTo coerce, force, or cajole.Rate it:

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fruit machineone arm banditRate it:

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its sucks!Its a terrible thing or situation/momentRate it:

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leave someone high and dryTo abandon somebody; to stop providing assistance at a crucial moment.Rate it:

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line in the sandA defining moment, a cutoff point.Rate it:

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not a minute too soonat the last possible moment; just in timeRate it:

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tempus fugittime flies (used as an alternative to this phrase)."Meanwhile, the irreplaceable time escapes", expressing concern that one's limited time is being consumed by something which may have little intrinsic substance or importance at that moment.Rate it:

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crack of dawnThe first moment of daylight; sunrise.Rate it:

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leave somebody high and dryTo abandon somebody; to stop providing assistance at a crucial moment.Rate it:

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a bean counterAn accountant; Someone who keeps track of minute details. One whom counts trivialities and overlooks the major items of the moment.Rate it:

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