“At the drop of a hat” means immediately. Here is the likely origin and how to use this common idiom naturally today.

Amid usually means surrounded by a scene or atmosphere. Among usually means included within a group of people or things.

“Behind the eight ball” began in pool, where the 8 ball could block your shot. That image later came to mean being in a difficult position.

Latent means present but hidden or undeveloped. Dormant means inactive for now. Here is how to choose the right word clearly.