There are some expressions in English that, despite not being 100% grammatically correct and not accepted by the “cults” of the language, are widely used in the daily lives of natives. An example is our expression today: real quick . What does she mean?
Real quick means “quickly” and can be used to indicate that something has been or will be done quickly. The correct thing would be to say really quick or really fast , but English speakers always end up shortening the words to make life easier, right? Unlike us, with our habit of putting everything in the diminutive…
Anyway, do you want to see some sentences with real quick? So here we go:
Please go to the store real quick .
Please go to the warehouse quickly .
I can make those cookies real quick .
I can make those cookies real quick .
I need you to do something for me real quick .
I need you to do something for me real quick .
Wow, that was real quick .
Wow, it was real quick . (Read the post How do you say “Wow” in English? )
Hey, I need to borrow your car real quick . I’ll be right back.
Hey, I need to borrow your car real quick . I’ll be right back.
(Read the post What is the difference between Lend and Borrow? )
Let me look at this flyer real quick .
Let me take a look at this pamphlet real quick .
Can I ask you a question real quick ?
Can I ask you a question real quick ?
I’ve got to run the drugstore real quick .
I need to go to the pharmacy real quick .
Let me wash my hands real quick .
Let me wash my hands real quick .
This leadership thing can go south real quick .
This leadership thing can go down the drain real quick .
(Read the Go South post , what does this expression mean? )
Bobby, let me get a picture of you guys real quick .
Bobby, let me take a picture of you guys real quick .
(Read the post How do you say “Take Picture” in English? )
Let me show you something real quick .
Let me show you something real quick .
Now that you know the meaning of real quick , how about adding these phrases to your Anki ? And also take the opportunity to learn the difference between Fast, Rapid and Quick . See you next time!
