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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in the heat of

Still, they will often choose to, especially if “cornered and caught in the heat of geopolitical renaming.”

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 1, 2026

“It all happens in the heat of the moment,” a midshipman told me.

From Slate ● Jun. 24, 2026

That wasn't without its controversies, as a lack of planning meant Scotland were wearing winter kits during the summer, in the heat of Zurich and Basel.

From BBC ● May 7, 2026

Under the current system, catchers and pitchers are expected to memorize those numbers and then recall them perfectly in the heat of competition.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 15, 2026

Suddenly the door flew open and there stood the midwife, steam rising from her skin in the heat of the room.

From "The Midwife's Apprentice" by Karen Cushman