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a marathon is not a sprintThis means we need to pace ourselves—if we try to go too fast, we will run out of gas.Rate it:

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artus somnus aliquem complectitur (Rep. 6. 10)to fall fast asleep.Rate it:

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as agile as a monkeyif you say someone is as agile as a monkey then you are saying that the person is able to move as fast and easy as a monkey; therefore, as agile as a monkey means being able to move as swift and easy as a monkeyRate it:

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bada bing bada boomjust like that--just that fast; quickly, simply, easily, predictably the desired outcome is achieved; shortened version of bada bing, bada bang, bada boom; even shorter version is: bada bingRate it:

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beat me to the punchSomeone Arrived Sooner, It Happened Too Fast:Rate it:

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can't put the words back into one's mouth fast enoughThis phrase is often said after someone said something they shouldn't have said as a way of conveying regret for having said it.Rate it:

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center fieldThe defensive position in the outfield in the middle, typically played by a player that can run fast.Rate it:

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come thick and fastTo appear repeatedly.Rate it:

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conk outTo fall fast asleep; to sleep soundly.Rate it:

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coup de foudrelightning strike, thunderboltRate it:

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de caelo servare (Att. 4. 3. 3)to observe the sky (i.e. the flight of birds, lightning, thunder, etc.)Rate it:

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de caelo tangi, percutito be struck by lightning.Rate it:

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don't drive faster than your guardian angel can flyDriving (a vehicle) very fast is a dangerous act.Rate it:

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down to the wireAt the very end of a process or project, especially one with a fast-approaching deadline.Rate it:

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éclairVery fastRate it:

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éclairlightningRate it:

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express elevatorSomething that gets a person somewhere fastRate it:

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fast and furiousrapid and energeticRate it:

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fast asleepSleeping, in a deep sleep.Rate it:

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faster than lightningMoving very fast.Rate it:

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flip of a dimedoing something really fast, that it's done in a small amount of time like, flip of a dime.Rate it:

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Flying DutchmanA Dutch-flagged clipper that is very fast sailing, and never makes it to port, seen on the high seas, where upon being hailed, occupants request information on persons long dead, or leave messages for said people. It is considered bad luck to meet said ship.Rate it:

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foot draggingTo be slow in doing certain things; to not move as fast as someone thinks it should.Rate it:

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full tilt boogieIntensely, fast paced.Rate it:

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fulmen locum tetigitthe lightning has struck somewhere.Rate it:

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fulmina micantthe lightning flashes.Rate it:

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fulmine ictusstruck by lightning.Rate it:

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fulmine tangi, icito be struck by lightning.Rate it:

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get ready to roll!Prepare to Move Out!, Get it in Gear and Fast!Rate it:

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go nowhere fastTo fail to make any progressRate it:

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hard and fastAn expression of maritime origin. The vessel lodged hard and fast. Hard-grounded upon the hidden reef! An individual expressing an extreme tightly held position relative the topic at hand.Rate it:

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hard-and-fastStrictly maintained.Rate it:

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heart pounding widly like a forest fireHis heart was beating very fast like a wildfire spreadingRate it:

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holder newtStand by, Stand Fast!, Don't Move, Hold EverythingRate it:

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i flew to the kitchenThey used it back then to say that they went to a kitchen really fast.Rate it:

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ieiunium servareto fast.Rate it:

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il court à toutes jambesHe is running as fast as his legs will carry him.Rate it:

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in one hell of a hurryIn a very great hurry; very fast or hastily.Rate it:

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in the fast laneIn a lifestyle, employment position, or other set of circumstances where the rapid pace is exciting, frantic, or risky.Rate it:

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In Two Shakes of a Lamb's TailToo fast, immediately and at once without any delayRate it:

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knock downTo drink fast.Rate it:

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les malheurs s'apprennent bien viteIll news flies fast (or, apace).Rate it:

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Life in the Fast LaneVery busy life, life is fast means life is very busyRate it:

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lightning chessA form of chess in which each player must move much faster than normal. Time is controlled by a clock or a buzzer. If a player fails to make the time control he or she forfeits the game. Also known as speed chess.Rate it:

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lightning fastExtremely fastRate it:

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lightning fastExtremely quicklyRate it:

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lightning in a bottleStored electricity, as in a capacitor.Rate it:

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lightning in a bottleEphemeral state or atmosphere, as at startup company or artistic group.Rate it:

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lightning in a bottleGreat, unlikely, fleeting success, particularly entrepreneurial or media.Rate it:

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lightning in a bottleA difficult or challenging feat, particularly to attempt such a feat.Rate it:

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