on (an) impulse
Word Type: Idiom
Definition
To do something suddenly and without planning, often driven by a spontaneous desire or emotion.
Example
- “She bought the dress on impulse while shopping with her friends.”
- “He quit his job on impulse after a frustrating meeting with his boss.”
- “They decided to go on a trip to the beach on an impulse, without any preparation.”
- “I didn’t plan to eat out, but we went to the restaurant on impulse.”
- “He called her on impulse, just to see how she was doing.”