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

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

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

Her use of a small instrumental ensemble and electronics is also Monteverdian in that it can turn on a dime into popular styles; here, beats and dance music.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2023