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

"I apologised for that. That was not necessary and in the heat of the moment. I was lucky there and I'm sorry for causing any distress to the ball kid or anybody," said Djokovic.

From BBC

“We’re in the heat of the summer right now,” said Paul Zummo, chief investment officer of JPMorgan Alternative Asset Management.

From The Wall Street Journal

"Sometimes you can react in the heat of the moment," Thiaw told French television shortly before his post-match press conference was cancelled when fighting broke out among journalists.

From Barron's

"Sometimes you can react in the heat of the moment. Before that we scored a goal that was not given. But now we accept that referees do make mistakes and we apologise."

From Barron's

"I think he made his decision in the heat of the moment and the country does not agree, and I as coach of the national team do not agree," said Thiaw.

From Barron's