at the drop of a hat
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If you’re the type who likes to be ready at the drop of a hat, try any one of these all-inclusive picnic setups, which include plates, silverware, cups and even a wine opener.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 4, 2026
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
“They are using it at the drop of a hat because it makes day to day operations easier,” said Tammie Gregg, deputy director for the A.C.L.U.’s National Prison Project.
From New York Times ● Aug. 19, 2023
They failed to coordinate search and rescue within their own state organizations and with foreign rescue teams that were flying in at the drop of a hat.
From Slate ● May 16, 2023
Abbey can cry at the drop of a hat.
From "Flush" by Carl Hiaasen
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