faai3 gwo3 daa2 zam1快過打針快过打针
Jyutpingfaai3 gwo3 daa2 zam1
Yalefaai gwo dá jām
Definition
Extremely fast or quick.
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How it's used
This idiom is a vivid way to describe extreme speed, often used when someone completes a task with surprising efficiency. It carries a slightly hyperbolic tone, emphasizing that the action was almost instantaneous. It is common in informal settings to praise someone's productivity or to urge someone to hurry up.
Examples
He works faster than a flash, he finished everything so quickly.
Can you fix it for me as fast as you possibly can?
Related words
Common phrases
to work extremely fast
as fast as a flash
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with literal medical procedures, as it is strictly a figurative expression for speed. It is not used to describe physical movement like running, but rather the completion of tasks or processes.
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Grammar guides
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