“at the drop of a hat”
"At the drop of a hat" means immediately, without hesitation or the need for much prompting. It describes someone who is ready to do something at a moment's notice, often impulsively or eagerly. Listen to how native speakers pronounce "at the drop of a hat" in the video clips below.
Hear how "at the drop of a hat" sounds in real speech — 1,000 examples from 10 videos, movies, and TV shows. Channels: Andrew Huberman, Corridor Crew, Thomas Frank, IGN, Cut and 5 more.
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YouTubeAndrew Huberman220K views · 2022-09-12
The Biology of Aggression, Mating, & Arousal | Dr. David Anderson
“at the drop of a hat,”
is that male mice are
pretty much ready to fight … female mice only fight
when they are nurturing
Play at 53:00
YouTubeCorridor Crew1.8M views · 2023-02-02
We wanted to test if scam game ads work, so we made one.
“at the drop of a hat we can change”
of keeping it all procedural is so that … animations right and this exists across
Play at 13:32
YouTubeThomas Frank135K views · 2019-02-20
8 Things I Did RIGHT as a Student
“At the drop of a hat, I
could go take advantage”
I was placed right in
the middle of the action. … of an opportunity, which
I did many, many times.
Play at 8:35
YouTubeIGN798K views · 2026-03-28
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Cast Race Each Other in Mario Kart World
“at the drop of a hat. So I I thought”
ability to switch switch emotions at the … that that was a genetic um transition.
Play at 11:38
YouTubeCut873K views · 2023-12-31
Proposing to My Partner on Truth or Drink | Cut
“at the drop of a hat every time we he”
wild one but we go back since he cries … start he cries more than you yeah he
Play at 3:45
YouTubePowerfulJRE937K views · 2025-05-20
Joe Rogan Experience #2324 - Amanda Knox
“Shakespeare at the drop of a hat. Sure.”
some people can eloquently recite … And that's the difference between an
Play at 3:02:00
YouTubeThe Infographics Show1.0M views · 2023-09-27
Hitler's Plans for the World if He Won And More Insane Adolf Hitler Stories (Compilation)
“children at the drop of a hat some even”
distant and would beat his wife and … recounted that he'd make a show of
Play at 2:50:55
YouTubeRussell Brand277K views · 2025-04-30
What they’re not telling you about the blackouts
“criminalized at the drop of a hat or the”
registered and everyone could be … flick of a switch. Oh, what a wonderful
Play at 3:58
YouTubeThe Iced Coffee Hour234K views · 2024-06-16
Justin Waller: The Ultimate Guide to Being High-Value, Rich, and Successful
“crying at the drop of a hat certainly”
like I don't think that you should be … and I think that there should be a
Play at 2:18:03
YouTubeWILD 'TIL 9253K views · 2020-11-17
Getting Engaged & Keeping It Spicy | Wild 'Til 9 Episode 15
“degree at the drop of a hat”
to put your ego at the door almost to a … i don't think there's a world where
Play at 12:19