Make it snappy Meaning in English
expression
ˈmeɪk/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt/ /ˈsnæpi
MAYK it SNAP-ee
mˈeɪk/ /ˈɪt/ /snˈæpi
MAYK it SNAP-ee
Definition
Used to tell someone to do something quickly, often in a slightly impatient or urgent way.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and sometimes slightly rude depending on tone. Common when asking someone to hurry up: 'Can you make it snappy?' Often used by people in a rush.
Spanish: date prisa - hazlo rápidoPortuguese (BR): seja rápido - faz isso rápidoPortuguese (PT): sê rápido - faz isso depressaChinese (Simplified): 快点 - 动作快点Chinese (Traditional): 快點 - 動作快點Hindi: जल्दी करो - फटाफट करोArabic: عَجِّل - بسرعةBengali: তাড়াতাড়ি করো - দ্রুত করোRussian: давай быстрее - поторописьJapanese: 早くして - 急いでVietnamese: làm nhanh lên - làm gấp điKorean: 빨리 해 - 서둘러Turkish: çabuk ol - acele etUrdu: جلدی کرو - تیزی سے کروIndonesian: cepat ya - buruan
Example Sentences
Make it snappy, please. I don't have much time.
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If you're going to the store, make it snappy.
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Make it snappy or we'll miss the bus.
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Can you grab me some water? And make it snappy—I'm super thirsty.
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"Lunch break is almost over, so make it snappy!"
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I need those reports ASAP—make it snappy!
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