at the drop of a hat
Example Sentences
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To summon such challenging and intricate music at the drop of a hat is another of the band’s magic tricks.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 4, 2024
For the women, it’s Lake, with her pixie cut, newscaster makeup, perfectly composed look, and tendency to start yelling in your face at the drop of a hat.
From Slate • Jan. 11, 2024
Put another way, all his work is connected, even if he’s not going to get into the DNA of it all with you at the drop of a hat.
From New York Times • May 28, 2023
It has deprived the party of not only their best campaigner, but a leader who could dominate the headlines at the drop of a hat.
From BBC • Dec. 17, 2022
You aren’t the only one who can concoct lies at the drop of a hat.
From "The Secret Life of Bees" by Sue Monk Kidd
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.