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UK(as) quick as a dog can lick a dish
/az kwˈɪk az ɐ dˈɒɡ kan lˈɪk ɐ dˈɪʃ/
/æz kwˈɪk æz ɐ dˈɑːɡ kæn lˈɪk ɐ dˈɪʃ/(as) quick as a dog can lick a dish
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What is the origin of the idiom "quick as a dog can lick a dish" and when to use it?
The origin of the idiom "quick as a dog can lick a dish" is not precisely known, but it likely emerged from observations of dogs' behavior while eating. This phrase is used to describe something that happens very rapidly or at an astonishing speed. It emphasizes the idea of swift action or completion.