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quick read

idiom

A book, periodical, or other printed matter that is enjoyable to read and can be read quickly.


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Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    dictated but not read

    Dictated, as to a secretary or stenographer, but not proofread by the person who dictated it.

  2. 02

    have one's head read

    To have one's mental health assessed, to receive a psychiatric examination.

  3. 03

    make quick work of

    To accomplish a specified task easily and quickly.

  4. 04

    quick as a flash

    Extremely quick.

  5. 05

    quick as lightning

    Extremely quick.

  6. 06

    quick buck

    A large sum of money earned easily and quickly.

  7. 07

    quick off the mark

    fast to act or react

  8. 08

    quick on one's feet

    sharp-witted.

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