In short order
adverb
Happening or done quickly and immediately.
The project was completed in short order.
Often appears as...
- come in short order
- finish in short order
adverb
Happening or done quickly and immediately.
The project was completed in short order.
Often appears as...
- come in short order
- finish in short order
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Urgency Indicated
Use 'in short order' to express that something will happen soon, emphasizing urgency or priority.
She needed the documents, and they were delivered in short order.
Pro Tip 2/3Speed of Completion
'In short order' suggests an impressive speed in finishing a task, often faster than expected.
The team resolved the issue in short order.
Pro Tip 3/3Efficiency
This phrase conveys efficiency, with minimal delay or wasted time.
The kitchen staff served our meals in short order.
Pro Tip 1/3Urgency Indicated
Use 'in short order' to express that something will happen soon, emphasizing urgency or priority.
She needed the documents, and they were delivered in short order.
Pro Tip 2/3Speed of Completion
'In short order' suggests an impressive speed in finishing a task, often faster than expected.
The team resolved the issue in short order.
Pro Tip 3/3Efficiency
This phrase conveys efficiency, with minimal delay or wasted time.
The kitchen staff served our meals in short order.
Pro Tip 1/3Urgency Indicated
Use 'in short order' to express that something will happen soon, emphasizing urgency or priority.
She needed the documents, and they were delivered in short order.
Pro Tip 2/3Speed of Completion
'In short order' suggests an impressive speed in finishing a task, often faster than expected.
The team resolved the issue in short order.
Pro Tip 3/3Efficiency
This phrase conveys efficiency, with minimal delay or wasted time.
The kitchen staff served our meals in short order.
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