hot hand
The term "hot hand" is often used in sports to describe a player on a winning streak, but it can also refer to a perceived pattern of success in other areas.
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Definition
B2Sports
(idiomatic)A player making a series of successful plays or shots, leading to the belief that they will continue to perform well.
Example
- After making five consecutive three-pointers, the player was said to have the hot hand.
- The coach kept him in the game, believing in his hot hand.
B2General
(idiomatic, psychology)A period of continuous success, often attributed to increased skill or luck.
Example
- She seemed to have a hot hand at the casino, winning game after game.
- During the project, he had a hot hand, completing tasks flawlessly.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "hot hand":
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