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not so fast

idiom

Used to tell someone to cease doing something or to call into question what someone has said.


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  1. 01

    come thick and fast

    To arrive rapidly in large groups.

  2. 02

    fast and furious

    Rapid and energetic.

  3. 03

    fast asleep

    Sleeping, in a deep sleep.

  4. 04

    fast sheet

    A hotel or similar establishment catering to prostitutes.

  5. 05

    fast times

    A period of time characterized by quickly-paced activity, especially involving extravagant or risky conduct, sexual behavior, or other exciting events.

  6. 06

    go nowhere fast

    To fail to make any progress.

  7. 07

    hold fast

    To stubbornly resist assault, pressure or opposition, either physically or mentally.

  8. 08

    lightning fast

    Extremely fast, fast as lightning.

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