without skipping a beat



without skipping a beat

Without slowing down, pausing, or losing one's place, especially in spite of a potential distraction or disruption. When his son-in-law staggered into the meeting reeking of booze, the boss continued his talk without skipping a beat.
See also: beat, skip, without

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Iancu-Romanian
Noor (1)NOOR (Arabic)Arabic, Urdu
Smart[smɑ:t]
LenardLEN-ərdEnglish
CarylKER-əl, KAR-əlEnglish
Jackie['dʒæki]