hot hand
/ˌhɒt ˈhand/noun
1Chiefly with capital initials. = hot cockles.
2 North American Sport (chiefly Basketball ). Chiefly with the. The (temporary) ability to play skilfully or successfully; a spell of this, a winning streak. Also in extended use. Frequently in to get (also have,etc.) the hot hand.
Origin
Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Merry's Museum. From hot + hand.
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