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(US) Within a very short distance; with agile precision in a very small space and suddenly

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on a dime

Source Word

on a dime

Prepositional phrase

(US) Within a very short distance; with agile precision in a very small space and suddenly

Japanese Meaning

非常に短い距離や狭い空間内で行動や動きが急激で、かつ正確であることを示す表現 / 狭い場所で突然、素早い手際の良さを発揮する様子

He parked the truck on a dime, leaving only inches between it and the curb.

彼はトラックを縁石ぎりぎりに停め、わずか数インチの隙間しか残さなかった。

Sense（1）

(US) Within a very short distance; with agile precision in a very small space and suddenly

This boat can turn on a dime.