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amberfocus ([personal profile] amberfocus) wrote2009-01-14 12:46 pm
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Britpick Question

We have an expression here in the U.S. "He can turn on a dime."  It means to make an abrupt about face in a matter of opinion.  Do you have an equivalent expression in the U.K.?  We also have, "Stop on a dime," which means come to an immediate halt.  Do you have one of those as well?  Thanks!

[identity profile] blemt.livejournal.com 2009-01-14 10:52 pm (UTC)(link)
If it's Jonathan then I'd argue he'd probably use the half pence variant. It would also be something just slightly off enough to catch attention, maybe a joke about being old beyond his years?

[identity profile] amberfocus.livejournal.com 2009-01-15 02:43 am (UTC)(link)
Actually, it was for Hunger Moon, but come to think of it it would make a funny joke about his years if Jonathon were to say it to Rose. I may have to work that in. *grins* Thanks.