ten to the dozen



ten to the dozen

Very rapidly, hurriedly, and/or energetically. My aunt can get talking ten to the dozen if you get her on a topic she's passionate about. Samson came running ten to the dozen when he heard his son crying out to him from the back garden.
See also: dozen, ten

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Wioletavyaw-LE-tahPolish
Sacagawea-Native American
Roparzh-Breton
JasonJAY-sən (English)English, French, Greek Mythology (Anglicized), Biblical
OzzyAHZ-eeEnglish
BonnieBAHN-eeEnglish