Quick Idioms
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Meaning: An instruction to hurry up or act more quickly.
Example: Chop chop, the taxi is already waiting outside and we're late. Read more ➺
Meaning: Suddenly stop or halt an action, plan, or process. (figurative)
Example: After the budget cuts, management jammed on the brakes and suspended all new projects. (figurative) Read more ➺
Meaning: To progress rapidly and successfully; to do extremely well.
Example: After the new app launched, the developers go great guns, attracting thousands of users in a week. Read more ➺
Meaning: Doing something very quickly or in large amounts.
Example: The startup grew hand over fist, signing new customers every week so the team expanded fast. Read more ➺
Meaning: A noisy, confused, and busy situation; a state of commotion or bustle.
Example: There was so much hurry-scurry at the railway station that nobody could hear the announcements. Read more ➺
Meaning: In a confused, disorderly, or chaotic way.
Example: The children scattered helter-skelter when the fireworks began. Read more ➺
Meaning: Immediately, without delay.
Example: We knew right off the bat that the project would be a success. Read more ➺
Meaning: Hurry up or move quickly; to act with urgency.
Example: We're late for school, so shake a leg and grab your bag! (hurry up) Read more ➺
Meaning: Sudden surge or outburst of emotion, sound, or activity.
Example: The scandal hit the company like a gust of wind, scattering plans and confidence alike. Read more ➺
Meaning: Carry out a clever trick or deception to fool someone.
Example: The salesman tried to pull a fast one by charging me for an extra feature I didn't want. Read more ➺
