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act quickly yet methodically

[akt ˈkwɪkli jɛt ˌmɛθəˈdɪkli]
verb phrase
agir rapidamente mas metodicamente
1. to perform actions with both speed and careful, systematic planning; to balance efficiency with precision
The surgeon had to act quickly yet methodically during the emergency procedure.
O cirurgião teve que agir rapidamente mas metodicamente durante o procedimento de emergência.
2. to execute tasks in an expedited manner while maintaining organized and structured approach
In crisis management, teams must act quickly yet methodically to solve problems effectively.
Na gestão de crises, as equipes devem agir rapidamente mas metodicamente para resolver problemas efetivamente.
NYC Slang
move with purpose and speed
Synonyms
act with purpose and speedmove fast with precisionexecute efficiently and systematicallyact decisively yet carefully
Antonyms
act haphazardlyproceed carelesslymove slowly and inefficientlyact without plan

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
agir rapidamente mas metodicamente
standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
agir rápido mas de forma metódica
common alternative phrasing
Rio de Janeiro
agir na velocidade certa com método
colloquial variation
Portugal
agir rapidamente mas com método
standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

slow and steady wins the race
haste makes waste
work smart, not hard
the best of both worlds
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