on a dime

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Synonyms of on a dimenext
1
: in a very small area
These cars can turn on a dime.
2
: instantly
The cars can stop on a dime.

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That could change on a dime, however, depending on his behavior; the date has been already shifted multiple times. — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2026 Remember, any break in the Middle East turmoil could flip high oil on a dime and lead to much lower prices. — Zev Fima, CNBC, 6 Oct. 2026 No less slippery are his matinée-idol looks, which can turn wolfish or ratty on a dime, as if his beauty were moldering away from within. — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 25 Sep. 2026 Afternoon storms gather steam on a dime, scuttling picnic plans. — Sharmistha Jha, Literary Hub, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for on a dime

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