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at the drop of a hat
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with no hesitation
Idiom
InformalWhat is the origin of the idiom "at the drop of a hat" and when to use it?
The idiom "at the drop of a hat" is believed to have emerged in the mid-19th century. The phrase is often associated with Western cowboy culture, where dropping a hat was used as a signal to start a horse race or a fight. The action of dropping the hat was meant to initiate an immediate response or action from the participants.
Example
She is currently working on multiple projects and ready to take on new ones at the drop of a hat.
We traveled together often, and she would join me at the drop of a dime.
She is always ready to help her friends at the drop of a hat.
The team sprang into action at the drop of a hat when the alarm sounded.
He supported his friend's business venture at the drop of a dime.
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