at a (fair) lick

at a (fair) lick

Very quickly. What am I supposed to do if my horse starts moving at a lick? How do I slow him down?
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at a lick

at a fast pace. informal
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at a (fair) ˈlick

(informal) fast; at a high speed: You must have been driving at a fair lick to get here so quickly!
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See also:
  • at a lick
  • lick the dust
  • lick
  • lick at
  • lick at (something)
  • lick of work
  • a lick of work
  • promise
  • lick and a promise
  • lick and a promise, a