What does "on a dime" mean?

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2007-01-18 21:18:38 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay

In a very small space. e.g. This new car can turn on a dime.

2007-01-18 21:22:15 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋

To stop on a dime means with accuracy and precision.

Get by on a dime means to be thrifty.

Depends on the sentence.

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2007-01-19 05:22:29 · answer #2 · answered by OhWhatCanIDo 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋

Stopping really quick.

2007-01-19 05:22:47 · answer #3 · answered by runner1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Everyone above has the right answers

2007-01-19 06:48:53 · answer #4 · answered by axiom_driver_1969_Joined_Y!_1997 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

IT HAS BEEN A PHRASE FOR MANY YEARS. IT MEANS IT CAN STOP REAL QUICK OR HANDLE REAL GOOD.

2007-01-19 06:00:53 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋