swallow quickly

Frequency: 7.09.5 per million words

To eat or drink something very quickly.

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Examples (10)

  • He managed to swallow the large pill quickly with a glass of water.
  • The children swallowed their ice cream cones quickly before they melted.
  • She swallowed her pride and apologized quickly.
  • The hungry dog swallowed its food quickly, not even chewing.
  • He tried to swallow the news quickly but it was difficult to accept.
  • Don't swallow your medicine quickly; let it dissolve for better effect.
  • The snake swallowed its prey quickly and efficiently.
  • She swallowed the bitter truth quickly and moved on.
  • He swallowed the mouthful of water quickly after running.
  • The actor had to swallow his nerves and deliver the lines quickly.