fast and furious
idiom
: in a very fast and forceful way : with one thing following another very quickly
—used both as an adjective and as an adverb
The action was fast and furious.
The questions were coming at me fast and furious.
The jokes were flying fast and furious.
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Both noted that that Americans are fast and furious collectors, buying and flipping watches regularly online, while buyers in Hong Kong specifically (and China more generally) want to see the watch in person and tend to buy and sell with patience and clear intentions.
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Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 29 Oct. 2024
With only four months between then and August, the wedding planning process was fast and furious.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 17 Oct. 2024
With a cast of hundreds — all of them very neatly and helpfully labeled by name in just two short screens of the closing credits, which is a real boon if knowing these guys’ names is part of your job description — the subplots fly fast and furious around these Roman streets.
—Sean T. Collins, Vulture, 18 July 2024
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Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 29 Oct. 2024
With only four months between then and August, the wedding planning process was fast and furious.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 17 Oct. 2024
With a cast of hundreds — all of them very neatly and helpfully labeled by name in just two short screens of the closing credits, which is a real boon if knowing these guys’ names is part of your job description — the subplots fly fast and furious around these Roman streets.
—Sean T. Collins, Vulture, 18 July 2024
In This Article The Rooms Food and Drink Activities and Experiences
The Spa
Family-friendly Offerings
Accessibility and Sustainability
Location
How to Get the Most Value Out of Your Stay
Tracking chimpanzees is fast and furious.
—Kate Lewis, Travel + Leisure, 17 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for fast and furious
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“Fast and furious.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fast%20and%20furious. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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