quick march

American  

noun

1. a march in quick time.

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quick march British  

noun

1. a march at quick time or the order to proceed at such a pace

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interjection

1. a command to commence such a march

Etymology

Origin of quick march

First recorded in 1745–55

Example Sentences

Poorly equipped, with little training and less combat experience, the Americans had simple orders: hold their ground, or the British would have a quick march into the capital.

From Literature

His Wagner contractors swept over military headquarters in southern Russia and mounted a quick march toward Moscow without any serious resistance.

From Seattle Times

The four-week impasse ended after a quick march of roughly 750 feet from one side of the Capitol to the other.

From Washington Times

Lina moves fast, settling to a quick march down the dry tunnels.

From The New Yorker

Those early morning hours of instruction—"What are the parts of the 98 rifle?”—the midday hours of physical training—"Pianist forward! By the right, quick march. Report to the cook-house for potato-peeling.”

From Literature