be quick

Synonyms

hurry haste come on hurrying hustle get cracking speed up get moving urge on chop-chop hustling rush off

Antonyms

stonewall beware stall detain filibuster meander
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Examples

Do not be quick to talk about three things: about God until you establish faith in Him, about another's sin until you remember your own and about tomorrow until you see the dawn. Nikolaj Velimirovic

Strive to attain to the greater virtues, but do not neglect the lesser ones. Do not make light of a fall even if it be the most venial of faults; rather, be quick to repair it by repentance, although many others may commit a large number of faults, slight and grievous, and remain unrepentant. Basil of Caesarea

Be quick to learn and wise to know. George Burns

In bad things be slow; in good things be quick. Afghan Proverb

Be quick to follow up an advantage. New Zealander Proverb

When the river is filled, Be quick to fetch some into your bucket. Thai Proverb

Words in the phrase

be quick

Close letter words and terms

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