at the drop of a hat
idiom/æt ðə drɒp əv ə hæt/
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At the drop of a hat means immediately, without any hesitation or delay — at the slightest signal. It describes someone ready and willing to act right away, as soon as the chance arises.
📖 Meanings
1immediately, without any hesitation
"She'll help you at the drop of a hat." — She'll help you immediately, without hesitating.
2acting at the slightest prompting
"He'd travel anywhere at the drop of a hat." — He'd travel anywhere at a moment's notice.
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❓ How do you say you'll do something immediately, without hesitation?