act fast
AmE: /ˌækt ˈfæst/
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Definition of act fast - Reverso English Dictionary

Verbal expression

speedtake needed action quickly because there is little time
  • You must act fast if you want those concert tickets.
  • If the pipe bursts, we’ll need to act fast to limit the damage.
  • Rescuers had to act fast when the river suddenly began to rise.
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Expressions with act

act naturallyv.
do it in an unforced, real way
When the camera started rolling, the director told everyone to act naturally.
act outv.
perform a role or part in a dramatic performance
She decided to act out the role of Juliet in the play..
act upv.
malfunction or fail to function correctly
My old laptop tends to act up when I try to run too many applications..
balancing actn.
performance involving balancing objects or oneself
The clown's balancing act amazed the audience.
in the actadj.
engaged in a specific activity
She was in the act of writing a letter.
act as onev.
behave in a unified and coordinated manner
The team must act as one to win the game.

Expressions with fast

think fastv.
quickly process information or make a decision
In emergencies, you must think fast to stay safe.
fast lanen.
lane on a road for fast vehicles
He switched to the fast lane to overtake.
fast movern.
someone who acts quickly and decisively
In emergencies, a fast mover can make a big difference.
lightning fastadj.
happening in an instant
Her lightning fast reflexes saved the day.
news travels fastexp.
information spreads quickly
In small towns, news travels fast.
not so fastexp.
used to tell someone to stop or slow down
Not so fast, we need to check everything first.
as fast as lightningadv.
very quickly or at great speed
He finished the race as fast as lightning.
be fading fastv.
become weaker or less intense quickly
His strength was fading fast after the long race.
fast and furiousadj.
happening very quickly with lots of energy
The game was fast and furious from start to finish.
get nowhere fastv.
make no progress despite effort or time
We keep arguing but get nowhere fast.

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quickintj.
hurry
urging someone to act fast
lose no timev.
act fast
act quickly without waiting or hesitating
go full peltv.
maximum speed
move or act as fast as possible
QRAacr.
acr: quick reaction alert
ready to act fast in emergencies

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  1. French:agir vite, ...
  2. German:schnell handeln, ...
  3. Italian:agire in fretta, ...
  4. Spanish:actuar rápido, ...
  5. Portuguese:agir rápido, ...
  6. Chinese:赶紧行动, ...
  7. Japanese:素早く行動する, ...
  8. Arabic:تَصَرَّفَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לִפְעוֹל מַהֵר, ...
  10. Russian:действовать быстро, ...
  11. Ukrainian:діяти швидко, ...
  12. Hindi:फौरन कार्रवाई करना, ...

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