We decided to leave on the spur of the moment.
spur of the moment
idiomImpulse; short notice; a lack of planning.
She bought the dress on the spur of the moment and later wondered if she should have waited.
On the spur of the moment, he abandoned his carefully planned itinerary and boarded a train to the coast, chasing a memory he could not name.
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aha moment
The moment or instant at which the solution to a problem, or some other significant realization, becomes clear.
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at any given moment
At any point in time.
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eureka moment
The moment of a sudden unexpected discovery.
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Hallmark moment
A memorable moment or event, one which would either make for or call for a poignant greeting card.
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have a moment
To reach a high level of popularity during a specific time.
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Hollywood moment
A moment of great drama or sentimentality, suggesting the climax of a film.
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light-bulb moment
A moment of enlightenment, inspiration or sudden realization.
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moment in the sun
A brief instance in which an otherwise obscure, unremarkable, or humble person draws attention.