at drop of hat, without hesitation, slick as whistle, no sweat.
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What does the phrase mean at the drop of a hat?
Immediately, without delay
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. [
Whats a professional way to say dropped the ball?
What is another word for drop the ball?
| err | blunder |
|---|---|
| screw up | goof up |
| mess up | louse up |
| mistake | miscalculate |
| misjudge | goof |
How do you use at the drop of a hat in a sentence?
happening instantly, without any delay. Example of use: “We’re all packed and ready to go; we can leave at the drop of a hat.”
What is in a nutshell means?
in a very brief statement
in a nutshell. : in a very brief statement.
How do you apologize for dropping a ball at work?
Don’t make excuses.
Avoid using words like “but,” “however,” or “if”—take blame, acknowledge the shortcoming you’ve engaged in, and explain why you agree that it was wrong.
What is the synonym of drop?
fall, come down, go down, descend, sink. plunge, plummet, dive, nosedive, tumble, pitch, slump. rise. 4’she dropped to her knees’ fall, sink, collapse, descend, go down, slide, stumble, tumble.
What is a synonym for fumble?
mess (up), screw up, slip up, stumble, trip.
Do you do something at the drop of a hat in a sentence?
Example Sentences
He can come at the drop of a hat. I can’t go rushing off to Edinburgh at the drop of a hat. She’d purchase her expensive jewelry at the drop of a hat and worry about how she would pay for it later. We’re expected to just do it at the drop of a hat – no notice or anything.
What does catch a hat mean?
verb. To leave somewhere, preferably quickly.
What does the idiom Back to Basics mean?
Definition of get/go back to (the) basics
: to return to a simpler way of doing something or thinking about something The restaurant is getting back to basics in terms of food, using fresh ingredients to make simple, good food.
What does blowing hot and cold mean?
To change one’s mind constantly about the value of something: “The administration should stop issuing such contradictory statements on taxes; they are alienating the voters by blowing hot and cold on tax reform.”
What is the meaning of not all that glitters is gold?
idiom saying. said about something that seems to be good on the surface, but might not be when you look at it more closely. True, real, false, and unreal.
What does stop beating around the bush mean?
to avoid giving a definite answer or position. Please stop beating around the bush and tell me the full story.
What can I say instead of sorry at work?
An alternative to “Sorry, I’ll do better”
If you’ve received constructive feedback, it’s a good idea to thank the person for helping you instead of feeling sorry for yourself. So instead of “Sorry, I promise I’ll do it better next time” Sam suggests trying “Thank you for the feedback, I’m on it for next time.”
How do you say sorry in a formal way?
I (want to) sincerely apologize. A formal and polite way to say you’re sorry. I’d like to apologize for how I reacted/behaved. Apologize in a formal manner or for something very serious.
How do you apologize professionally?
4 steps to the perfect work apology
- Acknowledge what happened.
- Admit your mistake, but don’t focus on your initial intentions.
- Concentrate on what you learned.
- Suggest a plan or solution.
- Apologizing too much.
- Taking the blame for things that aren’t your responsibility.
What is the opposite of drop down?
Verb. To move upwards. rise. ascend.
What is a synonym for falling action?
The denouement is the final part of the story that ties up the loose ends of the plot, or at least some of them.
What is the closest synonym for fumbling?
fumbling
- awkward,
- bungling,
- clumsy,
- gauche,
- gawky,
- graceless,
- klutzy,
- rough-hewn,
What is a synonym for messed up?
befoul, besmirch, botch, bungle, clutter, confuse, damage, derange, destroy, disarrange, discompose, dishevel, disorganize, disturb, foul, jumble, litter, muddle, pollute, ruin.