turn on a dime

• Очень быстро и ловко менять направление или мнение, часто используется для описания транспортного средства или способности человека быстро адаптироваться.

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.

   Резко развернуться

   • 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.

   Резко изменить мнение

   • 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.