Hot hand Meaning in English
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Definition
The 'hot hand' is a phrase used when someone is on a streak of success, especially in sports, meaning they keep winning or performing well repeatedly.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly informal and common in sports—especially basketball. Used both for actual game performance and for joking about luck elsewhere. 'Have a hot hand' or 'he's got the hot hand' are typical. Not about temperature, but repeated success or accuracy.
Example Sentences
She's got the hot hand tonight—she hasn't missed a shot.
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The team won five games in a row because of their hot hand.
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If you have the hot hand, keep shooting!
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He started with a couple of points, then got a real hot hand and dominated the game.
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I wish I had the hot hand at the casino tonight!
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Don't pass the ball if you've got the hot hand—keep going!
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