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at the drop of a hat

at thuh DROP uv uh HAT

æt ðə drɒp əv ə hæt

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Syllable breakdown

atthedropofahat

Dictionary meaning

Immediately; without hesitation.

Examples

  • He'll help you at the drop of a hat.

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