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View synonyms for at the drop of a hat
at the drop of a hat
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Immediately, without delay, as in We were ready to pack our bags and go on vacation at the drop of a hat . This phrase probably alludes to signaling the start of a race or other contest by dropping a hat. [Late 1800s]Advertisement
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