At a fast, good, steady, etc. clip
phrase
Doing something quickly or rapidly.
She was moving at a fast clip to finish her homework before bedtime.
Often appears as...
- move at a fast clip
- work at a steady clip
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
Maintaining a consistent speed or pace.
The construction project is progressing at a steady clip.
Often appears as...
- progress at a steady clip
- go at a steady clip
Usage tips
Approving
Idiomatic
phrase
Doing something well or satisfactorily.
The team was performing at a good clip by the end of the season.
Often appears as...
- perform at a good clip
- operate at a good clip
Usage tips
Approving
Idiomatic
phrase
Doing something quickly or rapidly.
She was moving at a fast clip to finish her homework before bedtime.
Often appears as...
- move at a fast clip
- work at a steady clip
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
Maintaining a consistent speed or pace.
The construction project is progressing at a steady clip.
Often appears as...
- progress at a steady clip
- go at a steady clip
Usage tips
Approving
Idiomatic
phrase
Doing something well or satisfactorily.
The team was performing at a good clip by the end of the season.
Often appears as...
- perform at a good clip
- operate at a good clip
Usage tips
Approving
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Speed Implication
Used to indicate something is being done faster than usual, often surprisingly so.
He completed the test at a fast clip, leaving early.
Pro Tip 2/3Urgency Context
Implies a sense of urgency or an attempt to beat a deadline.
We moved at a fast clip to beat the storm.
Pro Tip 3/3Effort Indication
Suggests extra effort to increase speed, not just natural pace.
She ran at a fast clip to catch the bus.
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