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go at a good clip

idiom
Meaning

To go fast


Examples
SIMPLE

We are going at a good clip today.

CONTEXTUAL

The train is going at a good clip, so we should arrive at the station early.

COMPLEX

Despite the challenging terrain, the experienced hikers were going at a good clip, determined to reach the summit before the storm arrived.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    a good deal

    Very much; to a great extent; a lot; lots.

  2. 02

    all dressed up and nowhere to go

    Elaborately attired or otherwise fully prepared for an anticipated situation or activity which, nevertheless, fails to occur.

  3. 03

    all good

    It's all good.

  4. 04

    all systems go

    Everything is ready.

  5. 05

    as you go

    While one is doing (something); as one progresses.

  6. 06

    boldly go where no man has gone before

    To break new ground.

  7. 07

    but good

    To a high degree; very thoroughly; in a most definite manner.

  8. 08

    clip it

    To move swiftly.

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