quick step

A couple dances the quick step at a ballroom competition.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A fast marching pace: "quick step" refers to a brisk, rapid marching pace used in military drills or processions.
   • A lively dance: In ballroom dancing, "quick step" is a fast, syncopated dance style, typically performed to upbeat music.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The soldiers maintained a quick step during the parade. (A fast marching pace in military context.)
  • They danced the quick step at the competition. (A lively ballroom dance.)

Advanced Usage

• "to march at a quick step": to move in a rapid, disciplined manner.
  • The unit was ordered to march at a quick step to reach the destination on time. (To move briskly in formation.)

Variants and Related Words

• Quick-step (verb): to move or dance in a quick step manner.
  • She quick-stepped across the floor with elegance. (She performed the quick step dance.)

Synonyms

• Double time: a military marching pace faster than normal.
• Foxtrot: a related ballroom dance, though slower than quick step.

Related Idioms

• Step lively: to move quickly or energetically.
  • The conductor told the orchestra to step lively into the next movement. (To proceed briskly.)