splash and dash
One-length pool race
A splash and dash is a quick visit or brief stop, especially to refuel or make a minimal purchase before moving on: Just a splash and dash at the gas station.
In competitive swimming, it refers to short sprint events.
The phrase can also describe a hasty, superficial effort at any task.
- racingSpeed competition sport
- speedyCharacterized by quickness
- quickMoving with speed
- rapidMoving with haste
- hit the gasIncrease vehicle speed suddenly
pit stop · quick stop · in and out · gas and go · oil change · lube job · refuel · express service · cursory · car wash · sprint · time trial · rush · perfunctory · aquathlon · brisk · surface-level · once over
- pit stopspit stop, pit stops, pit lane, pit crew, pit road
- quick cleansrinse, sponge bath, spot cleaning, quick rinse, rinsing
effort type
splash and dashmarathon
Long-distance footrace
slow and steady · long haul · slow burn · grind · ultramarathon
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