make it snappy

make it snappy

To do it quickly; to hurry up. Often used as an imperative. One medium-rare burger, and make it snappy! I'm starving. Make it snappy, kids! We're going to be late!
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

Make it snappy!

Inf. Hurry up!; Move quickly and smartly. Andy: Make it snappy! I haven't got all day. Bob: Don't rush me. Mary: Do you mind if I stop here and get some film? Bob: Not if you make it snappy! Mary: Don't worry. I'll hurry.
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McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

make it snappy

be quick about it.
1994 Pete Hamill A Drinking Life Into bed! he said. Make it snappy! I retreated into the darkness of the second floor from the kitchen.
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Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

ˌmake it ˈsnappy

(informal) used to tell somebody to do something quickly or to hurry: If you don’t make it snappy, we’ll miss the train. Come on, make it snappy! There’s not much time left!
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Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

Make it snappy!

exclam. Hurry up!; Make it fast! Make it snappy, Fred. The cops are headed up the walk now.
See also: make
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
See also:
  • Make it snappy!
  • snappy
  • be snappy
  • be off
  • buzz off
  • scurry
  • scurry along
  • carry on with (something)
  • chill out
  • button (one's) lip
References in periodicals archive
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And make it snappy, Dwight, because there's bound to be a stampede from Becks and Co for the ultimate Manchester United status symbol.
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Still, at least they resisted the 'make it snappy' gag.
Moving account of bitter betrayal; Its juggling of the political issues with the personal cost made for thoughtful, sometimes emotionally grim, and, for Tony Blair and co, often shaming viewing
MAKE it snappy if you brush your teeth in this family's home...
Now go and brush your teeth, darling