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speed answer 1
There was absolutely no hesitation on her part and quick as a flash she paid the bill.

Correct answer: (c) flash

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speed answer 2
As a child he had no problems learning foreign languages mainly because he was very quick on the uptake.

Correct answer: (d) uptake

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He just couldn't play fast and loose with his employees any longer simply because they never knew where he was.

Correct answer: (b) loose

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 helpful link for gmat students Meaning of 'pull a fast one'
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He pulled a fast one at the entrance because he handed over 4 tickets although there were 5 of them entering the exhibition.

Correct answer: (a) pulled

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Since he left the army, he misses the excitement and danger and still wants to live life in the fast lane.

Correct answer: (d) lane

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speed answer 6
You'll have to be quick off the mark if you want to buy one of those houses because they're selling very fast.

Correct answer: (c) mark

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 helpful link for gmat students Idiom: He's one of the get rich quick fraternity
speed answer 7
He's one of the get rich quick fraternity who believe in making money as quickly as possible.

Correct answer: (a) get

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speed answer 8
He sees financial gain everywhere and never misses an opportunity to make a fast buck.

Correct answer: (b) buck

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speed answer 9
Now that the company has made its first million, there's no stopping it and it's full steam ahead.

Correct answer: (d) steam

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speed answer 10
I appreciate your hard work but sometimes you're so fast that you miss the details and I think it's a case of more haste less speed.

Correct answer: (c) haste

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