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Traditional English :: quicken
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quickelie.html - v. 1 tr. & intr. make or become quicker; accelerate. 2 tr. give life or vigour to; rouse; animate; stimulate. 3 intr. a (of a woman) reach a stage in pregnancy when movements of the foetus can be felt. b (of a foetus) begin to show signs of life. 4 tr. archaic kindle; make (a fire) burn brighter. 5 intr. come to life. |
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English Idioms :: quick buck
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quickelie.html - {slang} Money earned quickly and easily, and sometimes dishonestly. * /You can make a fast buck at the golf course by fishing balls out of the water trap./ * /He isn't interested in a career; he's just looking for a quick buck./ |
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English Idioms :: quick buck
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quickelie.html - See: FAST BUCK. |
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English Idioms :: quick on the draw
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quickelie.html - See: QUICK ON THE TRIGGER. |
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English Idioms :: quick on the uptake
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quickelie.html - {adj. phr.} Smart; intelligent. * /Eleanor is very witty and quick on the uptake./ |
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English Idioms :: quick study
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quickelie.html - {n. phr.} One who acquires new skills and habits in record time. * /Sue is new at her job but people have confidence in her because she is a quick study./ |
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