Complete Definition of "on a sixpence"

English

Adverb
on a sixpence

  1. UK Within a very short distance.

#:This motorboat can turn on a sixpence.
#:
This car has excellent brakes that will stop it on a sixpence.

Synonyms
on a dime US

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