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Complete Definition of "at the drop of a hat"

English

Etymology
From the customary starting of competitions by making a sweeping downward motion with a cap.

Adverb
en-adv|pos=at the drop of a hat|-

  1. idiom without any hesitation; instantly

#: We're expected to just do it at the drop of a hat - no notice or anything. It's disgraceful.

See also
at a moment's notice

Category:English prepositional phrases

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