At the drop of a hat
Idiom / PhraseSSC PYQ × 4Immediately and without hesitation
तुरंत, बिना सोचे
He would explain a rule at the drop of a hat.
At the drop of a hat is immediate and willing.
Daily use: At the drop of a hat taiyar tha.
सोचिए, race शुरू करवाने के लिए referee अपनी hat ज़मीन पर गिराता है — hat छूते ही सब दौड़ पड़ते हैं। इसलिए at the drop of a hat = तुरंत, बिना देर किए।
Imagine a referee dropping his hat to start a race. The moment it touches the ground, everyone runs. So 'at the drop of a hat' means immediately, without waiting even a second.
इसका meaning है तुरंत। Synonym है promptly; options में opposite के रूप में 'after much thought' और dithering (दुविधा) आते हैं।
It means immediately and without hesitation. Promptly is the synonym; 'after much thought' and dithering (being unable to decide) are the opposites in options.