at the drop of a hat
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If you’re the type who likes to be ready at the drop of a hat, try any one of these all-inclusive picnic setups, which include plates, silverware, cups and even a wine opener.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 4, 2026
Famously, they'll take requests from the audience, often playing other artists' songs at the drop of a hat.
From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2024
To summon such challenging and intricate music at the drop of a hat is another of the band’s magic tricks.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 4, 2024
Put another way, all his work is connected, even if he’s not going to get into the DNA of it all with you at the drop of a hat.
From New York Times ● May 28, 2023
But that was Liam for you—he joked about Zu making friends at the drop of a hat, but he was the same way.
From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken
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