turn on a dime

Example Sentences

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In the NFL, it isn’t uncommon for the fortunes of crummy teams to turn on a dime.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 18, 2026

But it’s also what made Candy so beloved: As funny as he was, he could turn on a dime to remind us that even the grandest personalities are human at their core.

From Salon • Oct. 12, 2025

It’s like turning a tanker ship that doesn’t turn on a dime.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2024

Now, scientists from Japan report today in Matter that they have created a bipedal biohybrid bot that can turn on a dime, albeit slowly.

From Science Magazine • Jan. 26, 2024

He can turn on a dime and be hilarious and then heartbreaking and be hilarious again and so, so frustrated with her and so in love with her and so hating.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 2, 2023