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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesen un centavo
Pronunciation / Transliteration: en un centavo
"El coche giró en un centavo, evitando el obstáculo sin esfuerzo."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
In a very precise or quick manner.
"The car turned on a dime, avoiding the obstacle effortlessly." - 2
Used to describe a sudden change in direction or decision.
"She changed her mind on a dime when she heard the new information."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The phrase 'on a dime' originates from American English, dating back to the early 20th century. It refers to the small size of a dime, symbolizing precision and quickness in making a turn or change, often used in contexts where agility or adaptability is required.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "On-a-Dime" is said worldwide
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sur un sou
Transliteration: sur un sou
"La voiture a tourné sur un sou, évitant l'obstacle sans effort."
auf einem Dime
Transliteration: auf einem Dime
"Das Auto drehte sich auf einem Dime und umging das Hindernis mühelos."
su una moneta
Transliteration: su una moneta
"L'auto ha girato su una moneta, evitando l'ostacolo senza sforzo."
en un centavo
Transliteration: en un centavo
"El coche giró en un centavo, evitando el obstáculo sin esfuerzo."
em um centavo
Transliteration: em um centavo
"O carro virou em um centavo, evitando o obstáculo sem esforço."
एक पैसे पर
Transliteration: ek paise par
"गाड़ी एक पैसे पर मुड़ी, बाधा को आसानी से टालते हुए।"
在一角上
Transliteration: zài yī jiǎo shàng
"汽车在一角上转弯，轻松避开障碍。"
다임에서
Transliteration: daimeseo
"차가 다임에서 방향을 틀어 장애물을 쉽게 피했습니다."
ダイムで
Transliteration: daimu de
"車はダイムで曲がり、障害物を難なく避けました。"
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