Like a dose of salts

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adverbial phrase

To work fast and efficiently.

He went through the paperwork like a dose of salts.
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  • going through something like a dose of salts
  • working like a dose of salts

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Informal

Colloquial

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Speed Implication

Used to describe something done with surprising quickness and effect

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The changes in the company were implemented like a dose of salts.
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Often Positive

Usually implies approval of the speed and efficiency of the action.

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He cleaned the whole house like a dose of salts before the guests arrived.
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Physical Action

Commonly used for tasks or actions involving physical movement or activity.

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She sorted the files like a dose of salts.
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