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stop on a dime

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stop on a dime

Fig. to come to a stop in a very short distance. This thing will stop on a dime. Imagine a bus that could stop on a dime.

See also: dime, on, stop

stop on a dime

to end movement very quickly The car stopped on a dime to avoid slamming into a truck.

See also: dime, on, stop

stop on a dime

in. to stop immediately. Imagine a bus that could stop on a dime.

See also: dime, on, stop