faster than a minnow can swim a dipper

adverb

Very soon or quickly.

Meanings

adverbfaster than a minnow can swim a dipper (comparative form only)

alternative before a minnow can swim a dipper · alternative quicker than a minnow can swim a dipper

  1. comparative onlysimileVery soon or quickly.

    Synonyms: before you can say Jack Robinson

Synonyms & antonyms

adverbVery soon or quickly.

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APA

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MLA

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Chicago

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