turn on a dime

Example Sentences

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They also told me he could turn on a dime and become reclusive or even disdainful of dinner guests.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

"In a world where we know that elections can sometimes turn on a dime because of narrow margins, these numbers matter," Crayton said.

From Salon • Mar. 11, 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