"a las primeras de cambio" meaning in Spanish

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Adverb

Etymology: Literally, “to the first ones of change”. Etymology templates: {{m-g|to the first ones of change}} “to the first ones of change”, {{lit|to the first ones of change}} Literally, “to the first ones of change” Head templates: {{es-adv}} a las primeras de cambio
  1. (idiomatic) at the drop of a hat, at a moment's notice, in a heartbeat, all of a sudden Tags: idiomatic Synonyms: de buenas a primeras, al primer envite, de golpe, a la primera de cambio
    Sense id: en-a_las_primeras_de_cambio-es-adv-MmQUz1HI

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