splash-and-dash
One-length pool race
Splash-and-dash describes something quick and superficial—a brief stop or minimal effort before moving on.
In motorsports, it's a late-race pit stop for just enough fuel to finish: He made a splash-and-dash with two laps to go.
The phrase suggests speed over thoroughness: It was a splash-and-dash visit—we barely said hello.
Brief maintenance pause
- fuel stopPlace to refuel
- turnaroundShift in opposite direction
- layoverBreak between connecting flights
- endurance racingExtended-duration competitive motoring
Le Mans · aviation · nautical · checkpoint · tank · diesel · kerosene · motorsport
Wash without scrubbing
- bathWashing in water
- showerWater spray for bathing
- freshen upBrief self-grooming session
- pet groomingMaintaining animal hygiene
dog wash · hose down · sponge · soap · towel · drip dry · shampoo · spritz
- pop inBrief unannounced visit
- grab-and-goReady for quick departure
- convenienceEase of use
- drive-throughVehicle-accessible service lane
brief visit · pickup · drop-off · hurried · rushed · efficient · speedy · time-saving
pit stop
Brief maintenance pause
- fuel stopPlace to refuel
- turnaroundShift in opposite direction
- layoverBreak between connecting flights
endurance racing · Le Mans · aviation · nautical · checkpoint · tank · diesel · kerosene · motorsport · crew
rinse
Wash without scrubbing
- bathWashing in water
- showerWater spray for bathing
- freshen upBrief self-grooming session
pet grooming · dog wash · hose down · sponge · soap · towel · drip dry · shampoo · spritz · wet
quick stop
- pop inBrief unannounced visit
- grab-and-goReady for quick departure
- convenienceEase of use
brief visit · drive-through · pickup · drop-off · hurried · rushed · efficient · speedy · time-saving · multitasking
sprint relay
Team race with handoffs
- warm-upPre-activity preparation routine
- cool-downRecovery phase after exercise
- poolCollective fund or basin
laps · freestyle · butterfly · backstroke · breaststroke · lane · goggles · chlorine · touchpad · block
splash-and-dashendurance race
Contest testing prolonged exertion
marathon · ultramarathon · distance race · ironman · triathlon
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