| 词汇 | on a dime |
| 释义 | Idiom on a dime American, informal if a vehicle or its driver turns or stops on a dime, they turn or stop in a very small space.His car is great for parking - it can turn on a dime. on a dime1. With agile precision, especially with limited room to maneuver. Primarily heard in US. He stopped on a dime to catch that ball—look at that agility! The steering is so good on this car that you can turn on a dime, even at high speeds. 2. In an instant; very quickly, rapidly, or abruptly. He's usually a nice guy, but his temper can turn on a dime sometimes. on a dimeIn a very small space, suddenly, as in That horse is so well trained it can turn on a dime. This expression alludes to the fact that the dime is the smallest-size U.S. coin. [Early 1900s] on a dime1 (of a manoeuvre that can be performed by a moving vehicle or person) within a small area or short distance. 2 quickly or instantly. US informalThe British equivalent to sense 1 is on a sixpence (see sixpence). on a ˈdime(American English) (British English less frequent on a ˈsixpence)1 in a short space or small area: A 3000 ton train doesn’t stop on a dime.These racing boats can turn on a dime. 2 quickly or suddenly: Market conditions can turn on a dime (= change quickly).This information enables us to respond to new opportunities on a dime. A dime is a small coin of the US and Canada which is worth ten cents. on a dime At a precise point; within a narrowly defined area: a sports car that stops on a dime. |
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