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on impulse
[ɒn ˈɪmpʌls]
adverbial phrase
por impulso
1.
acting or done suddenly without planning or careful consideration; driven by a sudden desire or feeling
She bought the dress on impulse without thinking about the cost.
Ela comprou o vestido por impulso sem pensar no custo.
2.
in response to a sudden urge or instinct rather than rational decision-making
He decided to quit his job on impulse.
Ele decidiu sair de seu emprego por impulso.
NYC Slang
on a whim
Synonyms
on a whim
impulsively
spontaneously
without thinking
suddenly
Antonyms
deliberately
carefully
thoughtfully
after consideration
intentionally
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
por impulso
most common usage
Brazil
na hora
colloquial alternative meaning 'on the spot'
Brazil
de repente
colloquial, emphasizes spontaneity
Portugal
por impulso
formal usage, same as Brazilian
Portugal
de repente
more common colloquial alternative
Related Idioms & Phrases
act on impulse
follow one's impulses
resist the impulse
give in to impulse
moment of impulse
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