Question

in_the_loop_017 on any pretext; without needing an excuse or reason Time

Accepted Answer

AT THE DROP OF A HAT Those workmen look for any reason to stop working. They’ll put down their tools at the drop of a hat.Nancy really doesn’t want to stay in her present job. She’ll leave for another one at the drop of a hat.

Id	in_the_loop_017
Idiom	AT THE DROP OF A HAT
Definition	on any pretext; without needing an excuse or reason
Examples	Those workmen look for any reason to stop working. They’ll put down their tools at the drop of a hat. Nancy really doesn’t want to stay in her present job. She’ll leave for another one at the drop of a hat.
Category	Time

Drop Hat Reason In The Loop 017 Pretext Needing Excuse Workmen