Get one’s tail somewhere fast! In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "get one’s tail somewhere fast!", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Tonia Thai calendar 2022-03-22 04:03

Meaning of Get one’s tail somewhere fast!

Synonyms:

be quick on your feet

Get one’s tail somewhere fast! American British slang verb phrase

If you ask someone to get his tail somewhere fast, you mean that he needs to move himself to a particular place quickly.
 

Hearing the bell, Sam gets her tail into the corridor fast!

My sister asked me to get my tail over there fast since my mom was looking for me.

Time's up. Get your tail inside fast! The lesson is going to start now.

Other phrases about:

like a scalded cat

Extremely fast as if having been abruptly startled or shocked

to get the lead out

To move or work something at a faster pace

speed demon

Used to refer to someone or something moves or works at very high speed

do (something) at (one's) own pace

If he or she does something at his or her own pace, he or she does it at the ideal speed for himself or herself.

Grammar and Usage of Get one’s tail somewhere fast!

Verb Forms

  • get one’s tail somewhere fast!
  • gets one’s tail somewhere fast!
  • got one’s tail somewhere fast!
  • getting one’s tail somewhere fast!

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

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To lower the boom (on someone or something)

To punish someone or something harshly 

Example:

He's a really strict teacher, so he'll definitely lower the boom on you if you don't do your homework.

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