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spur–of–the–moment
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spur–of–the–moment
(adjective)
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spur–of–the–moment
adjective
spur–of–the–moment
adjective
Learner's definition of SPUR–OF–THE–MOMENT
always used before a noun
:
done suddenly and without planning
They made a
spur-of-the-moment
decision to go to the movies.
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