sudden impulse
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an unexpected and quick urge to do something
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- She felt a sudden impulse to look to her left.
- Acting on a sudden impulse, he decided to book a flight to Paris.
- He had a sudden impulse to sing loudly in the middle of the street.
- A sudden impulse led her to change her entire life plan.
- Resisting the sudden impulse to laugh, she maintained her composure.
- The sudden impulse to buy a new car was completely irrational.
- It was a sudden impulse that made him apologize sincerely.
- Driven by a sudden impulse, she bought a lottery ticket.
- She suppressed a sudden impulse to correct his mistake.
- A sudden impulse made him reach out and touch her hand.