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thick and fast

Idioms  

  1. Rapidly crowding, coming so fast they run together, as in The questions came at him thick and fast. This term originated in the second half of the 1500s as thick and threefold and was replaced by the current version about 1700. For a synonym, see fast and furious.

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Mortgage rate rises are continuing "thick and fast" with borrowers told to prepare for more volatility in the coming days and weeks.

From BBC

Rate increases were coming "thick and fast", he said.

From BBC

Both midfielders were given a rare rest in the win over Mansfield Town in the FA Cup fifth round but with crunch games coming thick and fast, their availability is going to be key.

From BBC

Yoon was never much loved by the public, and scandals came thick and fast.

From Barron's

The games have been coming thick and fast for Chelsea and I actually admire their manager Liam Rosenior for the way he changed things up in their 3-2 comeback win over West Ham after being 2-0 down.

From BBC

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