English / idiom
At the Drop of a Hat
MEANING IN ENGLISH
Immediately and without hesitation; instantly upon the slightest trigger.
In context
01
Grandmother was always ready to offer warm hospitality and a home-cooked meal at the drop of a hat.
02
Cultivating emotional contentment means not losing your temper at the drop of a hat over trivial inconveniences.
Synonyms
instantly,spontaneously,without hesitation
Antonyms
reluctantly,hesitantly,after deliberation
Collocations
help at the drop of a hat,travel at the drop of a hat,react at the drop of a hat