2007-12-31 04:08:24 · 4 answers · asked by anacaona 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
A dime is very small, so turning on a dime (turning sharply and quickly) is very very difficult under most circumstances. It can be used in two ways:
1) to mean operating under extremely good control, as in a car that has really good steering. (love this car, it turns on a dime !)
2) Someone is displaying erratic behavior or has weak convictions (changes opinions at the drop of a hat, I don't trust him, he'll turn on a dime for no apparent reason).
2007-12-31 04:17:30 · answer #1 · answered by busterwasmycat 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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What does the expression "to turn on a dime" mean?
2015-08-10 13:47:35 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
To turn very quickly and sharply. A dime has a very short circumference, so if you turned on the dime's circumference, it would be a very speedy turn.
2007-12-31 04:12:07 · answer #3 · answered by RyanS 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
turn on a dime - have a small turning radius; "My little subcompact car turns on a dime!"
driving - the act of controlling and steering the movement of a vehicle or animal
turn - change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense; "Turn towards me"; "The mugger turned and fled before I could see his face"; "She turned from herself and learned to listen to others' needs"
2007-12-31 04:13:28 · answer #4 · answered by Beach Saint 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are correct. Further, it's like saying, "I understand the process", in this case, understanding that the thinking process is engaged (so to speak!).
2016-03-14 21:55:09 · answer #5 · answered by Evelyn 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋