on the spur of the moment
Without prior planning
On the spur of the moment means impulsively, without planning or forethought: We decided on the spur of the moment to drive to the coast.
The spur is a pointed device used to urge a horse forward—acting on the spur of the moment suggests being prodded into immediate action rather than deliberating.
- whimSudden arbitrary desire
- rushQuick sudden movement
- improvisationSpontaneous, unplanned creation
- extemporizationUnrehearsed spontaneous performance
- excitementState of eager enthusiasm
sudden urge · instinct · serendipity · out of the blue · opportunity · caprice · intuition · leap · unforeseen events · boldness · offhand · snap · passion · thrill · immediacy · surprise · coincidence · curiosity
on the spur of the momentdeliberately
Done with intention
calculatedly · intentionally · by design · premeditatedly · methodically
on the spur of the momentaccording to plan
Proceeding as designed
on schedule · by appointment · in advance · ahead of time · prearranged
moment, spurred, spurring, moments, momentary, momentarily, momentous, momentousness