on a sixpence

Meaning

on a sixpence

(Britain) Within a very short distance.
This motorboat can turn on a sixpence.
This car has excellent brakes that will stop it on a sixpence.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Synonyms

on a dime upon a sixpence

Words in the phrase

on a sixpence

Close letter words and terms

on a silver platter on a similar note on a single occasion on a slope on a sour note on a stick