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Discover LudwigThe phrase "Breakneck speed" is correct and usable in written English
It is typically used to describe something happening very quickly or at a dangerously fast pace. Example: "The car raced down the highway at breakneck speed, weaving in and out of traffic."
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Breakneck speed.
If something happens at breakneckspeed, it happens very quickly, often at dangerous speed.
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These cards are exchanged at breakneck speed.
I wouldn't say that's breakneck speed.
Society is evolving at breakneck speed.
The food is served at breakneck speed.
The deal was brokered with breakneck speed.
The plots streak along at breakneck speed.
Played at breakneck speed, it works.
The term "breakneck speed" came to mind.
Its merchandise and services imports are expanding at breakneck speed.
Meanwhile, the economy kept growing, at breakneck speed.
Life outside the ring was also moving at breakneck speed.
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