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at a rate of knots

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at a rate of knots

Rapidly. (A boat's speed is measured in knots.) Primarily heard in UK, Australia. We're going to have to move at a rate of knots to have any hope of getting there on time.

See also: knot, of, rate

at a rate of knots

  (British & Australian)

if someone does something at a rate of knots, they do it very quickly

Usage notes: The speed a boat travels is measured in knots.

She did her homework at a rate of knots so that she could go out with her friends.

See also: knot, of, rate