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move swiftly yet precisely

[/muːv ˈswɪftli jɛt ˈprɪsɪsli/]
verb phrase
mover-se com rapidez e precisão
1. to move or act with both speed and accuracy, combining quickness with careful attention to detail
The surgeon moved swiftly yet precisely during the delicate operation.
O cirurgião moveu-se com rapidez e precisão durante a operação delicada.
2. to execute an action or movement in a quick but controlled manner
The dancer moved swiftly yet precisely across the stage.
A bailarina moveu-se com rapidez e precisão pelo palco.
Synonyms
move with speed and accuracyperform swiftly and carefullyexecute with speed and precisionact quickly yet methodically
Antonyms
move slowly and carelesslyact hastily and recklesslyperform sluggishlymove clumsily

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
mover-se com rapidez e precisão
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
mexer-se com rapidez e precisão
More colloquial variant
Portugal
mover-se com celeridade e precisão
More formal, uses 'celeridade' for swiftness

Related Idioms & Phrases

move like clockwork
hit the mark
move with surgical precision
swift and sure
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