in a weak moment
in a weak moment
During a moment in which one fails to have the discipline to act according to one's principles or better judgment and instead does something regrettable. I admit that, in a weak moment, I accepted a bribe to allow development to proceed without proper safety measures in place. I'm so sorry I cheated on you. I gave in to my base desires in a weak moment, and I'm ashamed of what I did. Our nicotine lozenges help you control your cravings in weak moments.
See also: moment, weak
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
weak moment, in a
At a time of weakness or little resistance, as in In a weak moment I agreed to let our son rent a truck.
See also: weak
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
- in a moment of weakness
- weak moment, in a
- moment of weakness
- weak moment
- a weak moment
- be remembered as (something)
- be remembered as/for something
- be replaced by (someone or something)
- be replaced with (someone or something)
- (one's) old man