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A mile a minute
Understand the meaning. See it in context. Make it yours.
01 / UNDERSTAND
Meaning in plain English
Very quickly.
02 / SEE IT IN CONTEXT
The expression in a sentence
- She was talking a mile a minute after the exciting workshop.
03 / CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING
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She was talking ________ after the exciting workshop.
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A mile a minute — Very quickly.
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Very quickly.
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When to use it
Use it informally and expressively, especially for rapid talking, thinking or a racing heartbeat.
More examples in context
- My thoughts were moving a mile a minute as I planned the presentation.
- He described the whole trip a mile a minute, barely pausing for breath.
Usage note
This is usually deliberate exaggeration, not a precise speed measurement. If speech is too fast to follow, ask someone to slow down rather than using it as praise automatically.
A short conversation
A: Did you understand all the instructions?
B: Not quite. The speaker was talking a mile a minute.
A: Let us ask for the main steps again.
One more practice question
What does “He was talking a mile a minute” mean?
A. He was speaking unusually slowly with long pauses.
B. He was speaking extremely quickly.
Check your answer
B. The expression emphasises rapid speech.
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Meaning and usage checked against Cambridge Dictionary. Explanations, examples and conversation are original.