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.”