in the heat of

Idioms  

1. In the most intense or active stage of some activity or condition. For example, One never knows how soldiers will behave in the heat of battle, or In the heat of the moment she accepted his proposal, or In the heat of the negotiations he forgot to call his wife. [Late 1500s]

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Example Sentences

Lewis Hamilton on Thursday declared he had no regrets about joining Ferrari this year and dismissed his earlier comments, in which he said he was not looking forward to next year, as having been said in the "heat of frustration".

From Barron's

Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur said he would consider Hamilton's comments after the team debrief, noting they were made in the heat of the moment.

From BBC

In the heat of battle, however, Ronaldo ensured he joined Thierry Henry one of Irish football's great pantomime villains.

From BBC

“I would absolutely have done that as my masochistic 28-year-old self. Hike in the heat of the day? Let’s go.”

From Los Angeles Times

Harmanpreet praised her teammate's composure in the heat of battle.

From Barron's