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Definitions

at the drop of a hat

ADVERB

readily

Synonyms

STRONGEST

cheerfully eagerly easily freely gladly immediately promptly willingly

WEAK

at once facilely hands down in a jiffy in no time lightly no sweat nothing to it piece of cake quick as a wink right away slick as whistle smoothly speedily straight away swimmingly unhesitatingly well without delay without demur without difficulty without hesitation

Antonyms

STRONGEST

difficultly grudgingly unwillingly

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

Plans can't be made beyond short-term club contracts, partners and children have to be ready to relocate at the drop of a hat, and major life events are scheduled around the football season.

From BBC • Feb. 23, 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

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

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

at the drop of a hat

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