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Angliholic Posted 18 years ago
Grammar

On the fly/quickly

I don't have a plan for the party. Let's just figure out something on the fly.

HI,
Is "on the fly" in the above equal to "quickly?" Thanks.
  

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Yes, but it also includes the meaning of 'during the process' ('while flying').

  • Yes, but it also includes the meaning of 'during the process' ('while flying').
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Yes, but it also includes the meaning of 'during the process' ('while flying').
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AngliholicIs "on the fly" in the above equal to "quickly?"
I'd say it's more like "without preparation", "improvised on the spot", "while in the midst of the activity".
CJ

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