How to Pronounce "at the drop of a hat"
expression
AT thuh DROP uv uh HAT
AT thuh DROP uhv uh HAT
Definition
To do something immediately, without any hesitation or delay.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈæt/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈdɹɑp/, /ˈdɹɔp/ /ˈəv/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈhæt
British English
ˈæt/ /ðə, ði/ /dɹˈɒp/ /ˈɒv/ /æɪ/ /hˈæt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AT thuh DROP uv uh HAT
UK
AT thuh DROP uhv uh HAT
Listen in Context
She will help you at the drop of a hat.
I would travel with you at the drop of a hat.
He joins every game at the drop of a hat.
If you need me, I’ll be there at the drop of a hat.