Barreling along In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "barreling along", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Jimmy Hung calendar 2022-01-02 10:01

Meaning of Barreling along (redirected from barrel along )

Barrel along phrasal verb informal

To move fast, sometimes in a tumultuous or uncontrollable way.
 

As she barreled along the highway, she crashed into another car.

The accident happened while they were barrelling along the highway at 180 kph.

Other phrases about:

bob and weave

To move quickly up and down and from side to side, typically in an attempt to avoid hitting or being hit by something

set off (for some place)

To leave a place, especially to start a journey

zip along

1. Used when someone or something moves very quickly.

2. Used when one starts moving or leaves promptly.

 

see the world

Travel extensively and acquire a diverse range of experiences 

haul ass (out of something or some place)

1. To move or depart from some place in a very quick or hurried manner

2. To leave something or some place very lazily or reluctantly

Grammar and Usage of Barrel along

Verb Forms

  • barreled along
  • barreling along
  • barrels along
  • to barrel along

The verb "barrel" should be conjugated according to its tense.

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