At a rate of knots
adverb
Very fast or quickly.
My heart was beating at a rate of knots as I waited for the test results.
Often appears as...
- beating at a rate of knots
- moving at a rate of knots
Usage tips
Informal
Idiomatic
adverb
Very fast or quickly.
My heart was beating at a rate of knots as I waited for the test results.
Often appears as...
- beating at a rate of knots
- moving at a rate of knots
Usage tips
Informal
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Sailing Origin
The phrase originates from nautical speed measurement, 'knots'. It implies something moving fast.
The rumor spread at a rate of knots through the school.
Pro Tip 2/3Informal Tone
A casual phrase, not used in formal writing. Best for informal conversation or creative text.
News about the concert was spreading at a rate of knots.
Pro Tip 3/3Emphasize Speed
Use when emphasizing the surprising or notable speed of an action or event.
The new product's popularity grew at a rate of knots.
Pro Tip 1/3Sailing Origin
The phrase originates from nautical speed measurement, 'knots'. It implies something moving fast.
The rumor spread at a rate of knots through the school.
Pro Tip 2/3Informal Tone
A casual phrase, not used in formal writing. Best for informal conversation or creative text.
News about the concert was spreading at a rate of knots.
Pro Tip 3/3Emphasize Speed
Use when emphasizing the surprising or notable speed of an action or event.
The new product's popularity grew at a rate of knots.
Pro Tip 1/3Sailing Origin
The phrase originates from nautical speed measurement, 'knots'. It implies something moving fast.
The rumor spread at a rate of knots through the school.
Pro Tip 2/3Informal Tone
A casual phrase, not used in formal writing. Best for informal conversation or creative text.
News about the concert was spreading at a rate of knots.
Pro Tip 3/3Emphasize Speed
Use when emphasizing the surprising or notable speed of an action or event.
The new product's popularity grew at a rate of knots.
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