on a dime

• adv. 在很小的间内

on a dime的用法和样例：

例句

1. Now automotive engineers are catering to buyers who also want their big cars to start and stop on a dime.
   目前汽车工程师正在想办法迎合买主。这些买主要他们的大车能在极短的距离内起步和停住。
2. A sports car that stops on a dime.
   跑车在小范围内行驶
3. The car can turn on a dime.
   这车能在极小的地方转弯。