At a rate of knots In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "at a rate of knots", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Tommy Tran calendar 2021-01-04 02:01

Meaning of At a rate of knots

Synonyms:

in a blink of an eye , in a flash

At a rate of knots Australia British informal prepositional phrase

Very speedy or rapidly

James drove into the city at a rate of knots when he heard about his brother accident.

Calm down! You're talking at a rate of knots.

We’re progressing at a great rate of knots due to efforts we made after a long period of studying.

Other phrases about:

swing into action
Quickly start working or operating
move like the wind
Run or move extremely quickly
like a rat up a drainpipe

Very rapidly and eagerly

Grammar and Usage of At a rate of knots

Origin of At a rate of knots

The knot as a unit of speed. (Image Source: Pinterest)

The phrase came from the mid 17th century when ships' speed was calculated in knots. A knot is one nautical mile per hour. From the mid 19th century, the phrase was extended to mean very fast or quickly.

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