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Meaning of drop dimes | Babel Free

Verb CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. Synonym of drop a dime.
    slang
  2. To pay a small amount.
  3. To make multiple assists.
  4. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see drop, dime.

Examples

“Don't drop dimes on the company commanders unless it is a last resort. Give them a chance to fix weak areas before you report it to the commander.”
“Women drop dimes on guys all the time. Women are the best sources of information.”
“Convicts don't drop dimes on their fellow prisoners.”
“Scared people drop dimes on the people that scare them.”
“They'd lean from booths and barstools upholstered in bright red Naugahyde to drop dimes for “Birth of the Beat” and “Black Magic.””
“She voiced her regrets when he dropped dimes on goldfish and refused to accept the excuse that he was trying to set them free.”
“So, no shelling out bucks for a new videocard, but if you do decide to drop dimes on in-game content, it'll be worth it.”
“Sophomore quarterback Sefo Liufau was dropping dimes all over the field, and the CU defense had held the Rams to a mere two yards passing.”
“For now, though, Bishop figures to continue dropping dimes and making her teammates better, though Groveston believes the relationship between Bishop and her recipients goes both ways.”
“It wasn't long before Jokic was dropping dimes, blocking shots, leading the break, and running the offense out of the elbow for Denver.”
“Each team suspends a cup from a spring and drops dimes in the cup, measuring the length of the spring each time another dime is dropped in the cup.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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