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pick up the pace

idiom
Meaning

To begin moving or working faster.


Examples
SIMPLE

We need to pick up the pace to arrive on time.

CONTEXTUAL

The project deadline is tomorrow, so we really need to pick up the pace if we want to finish.

COMPLEX

As the storm clouds gathered on the horizon, the hikers realized they had to pick up the pace to reach the safety of the cabin before nightfall.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    captain's pick

    A decision made by a leader without consulting others.

  2. 02

    change of pace

    A shift from one activity to another

  3. 03

    have a bone to pick

    To have a complaint or grievance (with somebody); to have a contentious issue to discuss.

  4. 04

    keep pace

    To run at the same speed as a pacesetter

  5. 05

    pick apart

    To review or analyse in great detail

  6. 06

    pick at

    To touch, grab, handle, or pull tentatively or gingerly, using a utensil or one's fingers.

  7. 07

    pick corners

    To choose a preference (as in predicting which boxer will win a match).

  8. 08

    pick holes

    To find weaknesses, errors or imperfections (in).

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