Expression idiomatique en anglais : At the drop of a hat!
Here’s another idiomatic expression beginning with the letter « A »: « at the drop of a hat » :
Definition:
A willingness to do something right away, without delay, without hesitation, without any planning and for no obvious reason.
Example:
- John was always ready to go fishing at the drop of a hat.
- I can’t go rushing off to Edinburgh at the drop of a hat.
- Our boss expects us to show up in her office at the drop of a hat, even when we’re in a meeting.
Origin:
this phrase probably alludes to signalling the start of a race, fight or other contest by dropping a hat. [Late 1800s]
Now you have a go at using this idiomatic expression next time you speak English!
Source : https://blog.udemy.com/idioms-and-their-meanings/ and http://idioms.in/
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