a la menor provocacion
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Existe una frase en Ingles que signifique 'a la menor provocacion'?
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updated Apr 10, 2011
edited by ian-hill
posted by bassagui
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'at the least provocation' es lo que se dice en inglés. 
updated Apr 9, 2011
posted by margaretbl
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
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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.
updated Apr 10, 2011
edited by 0074b507
posted by 0074b507
But, does it imply that there´s apparently no reason for a reaction? Thanks, - bassagui, Apr 10, 2011
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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.
updated Apr 10, 2011
posted by Lrtward
Right. Thanks, Leslie! - bassagui, Apr 9, 2011
