a la menor provocacion

Question

Existe una frase en Ingles que signifique 'a la menor provocacion'?

Answer 1

'at the least provocation' es lo que se dice en inglés.

• Parece una traducción totalmente "literal". Dices que así se usa en Inglés? Gracias - bassagui Apr 9, 2011
• seguramente y estoy contenta saber que es casi igualito en español - margaretbl Apr 9, 2011

Answer 2

I have heard 'at the slightest provocation' more than I have heard 'at the least provocation'. They both mean the same thing, it's just that where I have lived we have always used the word slightest.

• Right. Thanks, Leslie! - bassagui Apr 9, 2011

Answer 3

At the drop of a hat is a common idiom that can have that meaning. It means you do something immediately without thinking about it, without hesitation, or urging.

• But, does it imply that there´s apparently no reason for a reaction? Thanks, - bassagui Apr 10, 2011