Lingo

Fast or Slowly

17 Words

9m

1.
[watch] the clock
短语

I watch the clock closely to ensure I finish my work before the deadline.

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on the spot
2.
on the spot
短语

She handles customer inquiries on the spot, providing immediate assistance.

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3.
time flies
content.sentence

As we caught up over coffee, reminiscing about our school days, Jane remarked, "Time flies; it feels like just yesterday we were in high school."

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4.
at the drop of a (hat|dime)
短语

She is always ready to help her friends at the drop of a hat.

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5.
in a trice
短语

She always completes her work in a trice, never wasting a moment.

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6.
in two shakes
短语

She can whip up a delicious meal in two shakes, impressing everyone with her culinary skills.

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7.
on a dime
短语

She dribbles past defenders on a dime, displaying her exceptional agility on the basketball court.

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8.
(right|) out of the [gate]
短语

They launch their marketing campaign out of the gate, generating immediate buzz.

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9.
at a (single|) stroke
短语

They implement the new policy at a stroke, revolutionizing the company's approach.

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10.
now or never
短语

She realizes that it's now or never to pursue her dream of starting her own business.

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11.
time will tell
content.sentence

We are uncertain about the outcome, but time will tell whether our efforts will be successful.

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12.
cold turkey
短语

He quits smoking cold turkey, without any nicotine replacement therapy.

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13.
in the (blink|twinkle) of an eye
短语

He dodges the punch in the blink of an eye, showcasing his lightning-fast reflexes.

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14.
(right|) off the bat
短语

She knew the answer to the question right off the bat.

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15.
slow day
名词

缓慢的一天, 无聊的一天

It's been a really slow day at the shop so far with very few customers coming in.

到目前为止,店里一直是一个缓慢的日子,很少有顾客进来。

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by degrees
16.
by degrees
短语

He is improving his guitar skills by degrees, practicing every day and gradually becoming more proficient.

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17.
before {sb} (can|could) say Jack Robinson
短语

They react to changes before you can say Jack Robinson, adapting instantly to new circumstances.

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