double-quick
Americanadjective
adverb
noun
verb (used with or without object)
adjective
adverb
Etymology
Origin of double-quick
First recorded in 1815–25
Example Sentences
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The brutal realities of life as a Celtic manager have descended on his head in double-quick time.
From BBC ● Dec. 12, 2025
However, the hope engendered by Liverpool's loss actually seemed counter-productive for Arsenal, with nerves sweeping around the Emirates in double-quick time when an early breakthrough did not materialise.
From BBC ● Apr. 14, 2024
It has three speeds: slow, quick and double-quick.
From New York Times ● Jun. 30, 2017
The mega-rich can win residence double-quick by depositing a suitably large dollop of investment.
From Economist ● Dec. 5, 2016
“Do you know?” he enquired of Mary Poppins, who was whisking the crumbs off the table in double-quick time.
From "Mary Poppins" by P. L. Travers
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