quick

be quick off the mark: seemark.

be quick on the uptake: seeuptake.

cut someone to the quick cause someone deep distress by a hurtful remark or action.

☞ Quick means an area of flesh that is well supplied with nerves and therefore very sensitive to touch or injury.

quick and dirty makeshift; done or produced hastily. informal, chiefly US

quick as a flash: seeflash.

quick on the draw very fast in acting or reacting.

☞ The draw is the action of taking a pistol or other weapon from its holster.

a quick one a rapidly consumed alcoholic drink. informal