double-quick — Dizionario inglese

Sostantivo

1. The double time, a marching cadence (pace) approaching running speed.

Verbo

1. To double-time, march (or rather run) at the above speedy pace.

   Uso

   • intransitivo

Avverbio

1. Very quickly; at once; on the double.

   Uso

   • not-comparable

Aggettivo

1. Very quick; often used in the phrase in double-quick time.

   Uso

   • not-comparable

   Esempi

   Altri esempi (1)

   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.

Aggettivo

1. (of a marching cadence) very quick