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
Shavonneshə-VAWN (English)Irish, English
FiachraFEE-akh-raIrish, Irish Mythology
AvelineAV-ə-lien, av-ə-LEENEnglish (Rare)
Eseoghene-Western African, Urhobo
Erlendur-Icelandic
&Thorn;ÓRfrÍ&Eth;R-Ancient Scandinavian