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phrase, meet at the drop of a hat .... meaning

By *ichaelangela OP Couple over a year ago

notts

see lots of people put this on their profile, want to know where the phrase comes from ??

This phrase probably alludes to signaling the start of a race or other contest by dropping a hat. [Late 1800s] commonly used to start a race or a fight

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By *innie The MinxWoman over a year ago

Under the Duvet

Hat Drop was the Victorian version of the Slut Drop...they had more decorum in the olden days

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

What's the question?

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I always carry a hat around in case someone can meet at the drop of one.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

copied from google:

Immediately, without delay, as in We were ready to pack our bags and go on vacation at the drop of a hat. This phrase probably alludes to signaling the start of a race or other contest by dropping a hat. [Late 1800s]

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