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assault quickly
[/əˈsɔːlt ˈkwɪkli/]
verb phrase
atacar rapidamente
1.
to attack someone or something with speed and force
The soldiers decided to assault quickly before the enemy could prepare their defenses.
Os soldados decidiram atacar rapidamente antes que o inimigo pudesse preparar suas defesas.
2.
to rush at with intent to harm or overcome
The team will assault quickly to catch their opponents off guard.
O time vai atacar rapidamente para pegar seus adversários desprevenidos.
NYC Slang
rush someone / come at someone hard and fast
Synonyms
attack swiftly
rush at
charge quickly
strike fast
pounce on
Antonyms
retreat slowly
withdraw gradually
defend passively
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
atacar rapidamente
most common usage
Rio de Janeiro
partir para cima rapidamente
colloquial variant
São Paulo
investir rapidamente
formal/military context
Portugal
atacar depressa
more common phrasing
Related Idioms & Phrases
strike while the iron is hot
catch someone off guard
make a quick offensive move
go on the offensive
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