double-quick
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double-quick
- /ˌdʌb.əlˈkwɪk/ US
noun double-quicks
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The double time, a marching cadence (pace) approaching running speed.
Similar: the double
verb double-quicks · double-quicking · double-quicked
- To double-time, march (or rather run) at the above speedy pace.
adverb
- Very quickly; at once; on the double.
adjective
- Very quick; often used in the phrase in double-quick time. And you have to be careful. If you don't book your parking in double-quick time, you risk a fine, so always double-check that your payment has gone through. Some operators don't even send you an email or text to say you've paid.
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