turn on a dime

• تعبير يعني القدرة على تغيير الاتجاه أو الرأي بسرعة فائقة وبراعة، ويُستخدم غالبًا لوصف المركبات أو قدرة الشخص على التكيف السريع.

To change direction or opinion very quickly and with great agility, often used to describe a vehicle or a person's ability to adapt swiftly.

1. Change direction quicklyB2informalamerican

   To turn or change direction very sharply and quickly, often used for vehicles or people.

   الاستدارة بسرعة فائقة

   • The sports car can turn on a dime.
   • He turned on a dime when he saw the obstacle.
   • The dancer turned on a dime during the performance.

2. Change opinion or decision quicklyC1informalamerican

   To change one's mind or decision very suddenly.

   تغيير الرأي فجأة

   • The politician turned on a dime after the new poll results.
   • She turned on a dime and decided to stay home instead.
   • The company turned on a dime and changed its entire strategy.