on a dime
phrase
1
: in a very small area
These cars can turn on a dime.
2
: instantly
The cars can stop on a dime.
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“On a dime.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20a%20dime. Accessed 18 Dec. 2025.
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