thick and fast

phrase

: quickly and in large numbers
Suggestions were coming in thick and fast.

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Accusations and counteraccusations flew thick and fast, with Gogoi questioning Sarma’s land acquisitions in Assam, after which Sarma filed a defamation case against Gogoi. — Shabnam Dohutia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 21 Mar. 2026 Good afternoon Insiders, thanks for joining for another week where news has been coming thick and fast. — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 6 Mar. 2026 But a new report adds credence to the rumor that the product reveals will come thick and fast, beginning on Monday, March 2. — David Phelan, Forbes.com, 22 Feb. 2026 The medal action is coming thick and fast today. — Sean Nevin, NBC news, 10 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for thick and fast

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“Thick and fast.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thick%20and%20fast. Accessed 3 Oct. 2026.

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