rapid steps
[ˈræpɪd stɛps]
noun phrase
passos rápidos
1. Quick, fast movements of the feet in walking or running; a brisk pace of movement
She took rapid steps toward the door when she heard the news.
Ela deu passos rápidos em direção à porta quando ouviu a notícia.
2. Swift or hurried progression in a particular direction
The soldiers marched in rapid steps across the field.
Os soldados marcharam com passos rápidos pelo campo.
3. Quick successive movements or actions taken in sequence
He took rapid steps to resolve the problem.
Ele tomou passos rápidos para resolver o problema.
In Brazilian Portuguese, 'passos rápidos' is commonly used in both literal contexts (physical movement) and figurative contexts (taking swift action). In American English, the phrase is frequently used metaphorically in business and decision-making contexts, while in Portuguese it maintains both literal and figurative applications equally.
NYC Slang
moving fast / movin' quick
Related Idioms & Phrases
take rapid steps toward something (dar passos rápidos em direção a algo)
at a rapid pace (em ritmo rápido)
move at rapid steps (mover-se com passos rápidos)
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