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/hɒt ˈhænd/ · hot·hand
noun
- a player who is currently experiencing a streak of success, especially in sports The basketball player had a hot hand, scoring three three-pointers in a row.
- a person who is on a winning streak or experiencing a period of good luck After winning several hands of poker, he was considered to have a hot hand and was bet heavily against by the other players.
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Did you know? The concept of the 'hot hand' has been studied in various fields, including psychology and economics, to understand the role of chance and skill in success. The phrase has also been used in popular culture, such as in the movie 'Hot Hand' and in music lyrics.