on the spur of the moment
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Maybe on the spur of the moment, you buy it for them.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 4, 2023
All the lights were on for maintenance, so on the spur of the moment he decided to walk inside and look around.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 20, 2023
"I just came up on the spur of the moment," she said.
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2022
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
“Mr. Weasley, can I have a quick word?” said Harry, making up his mind on the spur of the moment.
From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling
