Synonyms of on a dime

on a dime

phrase

as in now

without delay

Now that I got my brakes fixed my car stops on a dime.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• now
• directly
• immediately
• instantly
• promptly
• right
• right now
• right away
• soon
• right off
• shortly
• in no time
• on the spot
• suddenly
• at once
• away
• presently
• on the double
• straight off
• quickly
• headlong
• forthwith
• instantaneously
• straightway
• PDQ
• off the bat
• straightaway
• quick
• plumb
• incontinently
• pronto
• instanter
• abruptly
• momentarily
• bang
• freely
• swiftly
• rapidly
• readily
• swift
• fast
• anon
• hastily
• exactly
• unexpectedly
• speedily
• briskly
• apace
• recklessly
• full-tilt
• presto
• impetuously
• rashly
• impulsively
• snappily
• seasonably
• posthaste
• fleetly
• punctually
• opportunely

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• slowly
• late
• tardily

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of on a dime

Things could change on a dime, so don’t get caught up in expectations! — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026