hot hand
noun /ˌhɒt ˈhænd/
/ˌhɑːt ˈhænd/
[usually singular] (North American English)- (especially in basketball) the ability to be successful or to win, especially when this is temporary
- When he has the hot hand, he's unstoppable.
- The team decided to ride the hot hand (= use the player who is playing best at that time) and play Johnson.