quick-fire en · ADJ
Pronunciation
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Meanings
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(idiomatic) Having one thing coming rapidly after another.
But the mood changed completely after Arsenal's quick-fire double and Ipswich, supported by 9,000 away supporters, could not force their way back into the tie.
2011 January 25, Paul Fletcher, “Arsenal 3 - 0 Ipswich (agg 3 - 1)”, in BBC:The politician was unnerved by the journalist's quick-fire questioning.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more quick-fire | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most quick-fire | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| quickfire | alternative | lexicographic |