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do without delay

[duː wɪðˈaʊt dɪˈleɪ]
verb phrase
fazer sem demora
1. to perform or complete an action immediately or as soon as possible, without postponing
Please do this task without delay.
Por favor, faça esta tarefa sem demora.
2. to act promptly in response to an urgent matter
The repairs must be done without delay to prevent further damage.
Os reparos devem ser feitos sem demora para evitar danos maiores.
NYC Slang
get it done ASAP
Synonyms
do immediatelydo at oncedo promptlydo urgentlyact without delayproceed without delay
Antonyms
delaypostponeprocrastinateput offdefer

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
fazer sem demora
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
fazer na hora
More colloquial, emphasizes immediacy
São Paulo
fazer rapidinho
Informal, common in business contexts
Portugal
fazer sem demora
Formal and standard Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

without further ado
in a jiffy
at the drop of a hat
on the double
posthaste
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