Thick and fast Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈθɪk/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈfæst

THIK-and-FAST or THIK-uhnd-FAST

UK

θˈɪk/ /ˈænd/ /fˈɑːst

THIK-and-FAHST

Definition

Used when things are happening quickly and in large numbers, one after another.

Usage & Nuances

Primarily used in written or formal spoken English. Refers to events, comments, questions, or actions coming rapidly and in large numbers. Common in news, reports, or when describing overwhelming situations. Not used for physical thickness or speed separately.

• Spanish: a raudales - sin parar
• Portuguese (BR): em grande quantidade e rapidamente - sem parar
• Portuguese (PT): em grande quantidade e rapidamente - sem parar
• Chinese (Simplified): 接连不断 - 络绎不绝
• Chinese (Traditional): 接連不斷 - 絡繹不絕
• Hindi: तेजी से और लगातार
• Arabic: بسرعة وكثرة
• Bengali: টিক এবং ফাস্ট - একের পর এক দ্রুত
• Russian: один за другим - очень быстро
• Japanese: 次々に - 急速に
• Vietnamese: dồn dập - liên tục
• Korean: 빗발치듯 - 쉴 새 없이
• Turkish: peşi sıra ve hızlıca
• Urdu: تیزی اور کثرت سے
• Indonesian: datang bertubi-tubi - datang cepat dan banyak

Example Sentences

The questions came thick and fast during the interview.

basic

Messages were arriving thick and fast this morning.

basic

After the announcement, complaints came thick and fast.

basic

As soon as the sale went live, orders started coming thick and fast.

natural

Rumors about the celebrity breakup spread thick and fast online.

natural

When the storm hit, the calls for help started coming thick and fast.

natural