dashing

dash (something) against (something)

To throw something against something else. In a fit of anger, I dashed the plate against the wall.
See also: dash

dash a note off

To quickly write and send a message to one. At the very least, just dash a note off to Aunt Mildred and thank her for the gift.
See also: dash, note, off

dash across

To move quickly across an area. Did you see that bunny dash across the yard?
See also: across, dash

dash away

To run away. The burglar dashed away as soon as he heard the security alarm. I'm sorry to dash away, but I'll miss the bus if I don't leave now.
See also: away, dash

dash down

1. To travel (to some place) very quickly or briefly, especially in order to accomplish some task. I need to dash down to the post office to mail this letter. A: "I forgot to get milk from the supermarket." B: "No problem, I'll dash down after work."
2. To write something very quickly. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "dash" and "down." I dashed a note down for my dad explaining where I would be. Everyone was dashing down what the professor was saying as quickly as they could.
3. To eat or drink something very hastily. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "dash" and "down." I dashed down some breakfast and ran out the door to the office. I really dislike having to dash my coffee down like that.
4. To knock or throw someone or something violently to the ground. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "dash" and "down." The bouncer lifted the drunkard into the air and dashed him down on the pavement outside the club. I dashed my hat down into the mud in anger.
See also: dash, down

dash off

1. To leave quickly. In this usage, "dash off" is a set phrase. The burglar dashed off as soon as he heard the security alarm. I'm sorry to dash off, but I'll miss the bus if I don't leave now.
2. To do or make something quickly, especially to write, bake, or cook something. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "dash" and "off." At the very least, just dash a note off to Aunt Mildred and thank her for the gift.
See also: dash, off

dash out

To leave quickly. The burglar dashed out as soon as he heard the security alarm. I'm sorry to dash out, but I'll miss the bus if I don't leave now.
See also: dash, out

dash over

To make a quick visit to someone or some place. If the cake is ready, then I'll just dash over and pick it up now.
See also: dash, over

dash to pieces

To smash something into fragments. A noun or pronoun is usually used between "dash" and "to." In a fit of anger, I dashed the plate to pieces.
See also: dash, piece

dine and dash

To eat at a restaurant but leave before paying the bill. A: "We can't just dine and dash!" B: "Well, we both forgot our wallets, so what other choice do we have?" Did that man just dine and dash? Stop him!
See also: and, dash, dine
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

dash a note off

 and dash a letter off
to write a note or letter quickly and send it off. I have to dash this letter off, then I will be with you. I'll dash off a note to her.
See also: dash, note, off

dash across something

to run quickly across some area. John dashed across the busy street and ran in the door. The dog dashed across the yard and confronted the meter reader.
See also: across, dash

dash away

 and dash off
to run away; to leave in a hurry. I must dash away. See you tomorrow. Juan had to dash away to an appointment. Ken dashed off and left me behind to deal with the angry customer.
See also: away, dash

dash out (for something)

[for someone] to leave a place in a hurry to get something. Harry dashed out for some cigarettes. Excuse me. I just have to dash out.
See also: dash, out

dash over (for something)

[for someone] to come by quickly for something such as a brief visit. I just dashed over for a cup of sugar. Can you spare it? I needed some sugar, so I just dashed over.
See also: dash, over

dash something off

to make or do something quickly. I will dash this off now and try to take more time with the rest of them. I will see if I can dash off a cherry pie before dinner.
See also: dash, off

dash something to pieces

to break something into small pieces. She dashed the glass to pieces on the floor—she was so mad. The potter dashed the imperfect pot to pieces.
See also: dash, piece
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

dash off

1. Write or sketch hastily, as in I'm just going to dash off a letter. [Early 1700s]
2. Hurry away, depart hastily, as in He dashed off as though he was being chased. This usage employs the verb dash in the sense of "impetuously run" or "rush," a usage dating from about 1300.
See also: dash, off
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

dash off

v.
1. To depart in a hurry: When the bell rang, he excused himself from the lunch table and dashed off to class.
2. To write or draw something hurriedly: She dashed off a note that explained where she was going. He dashed a memo off to the staff explaining the new dress code.
See also: dash, off
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • dash (something) against (something)
  • dash against
  • compete
  • compete against
  • compete against (someone or something)
  • institute
  • institute (something) against (someone or something)
  • institute against
  • indemnify (someone or something) against (something)
  • indemnify against
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