in the heat of (the) battle

phrase

: while fighting a battle
soldiers in the heat of battle
often used figuratively
When it comes to devising a game plan or making a key decision in the heat of battle, is there any coach you'd rather have than Bill Belichick?Brian Baldinger

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“In the heat of (the) battle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20the%20heat%20of%20%28the%29%20battle. Accessed 12 Dec. 2025.

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