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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a quick and harsh" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe something that is done rapidly and with severity or intensity, often in reference to actions or responses.
Example: "The manager gave a quick and harsh reprimand to the employee for missing the deadline."
Alternatives: "a swift and severe" or "a rapid and stern".
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Anyone who's ever been inspired to down as many franks as possible by the Nathan's Hot Dog competition has come up against a quick and harsh reality: you can't eat that many hot dogs without preparation.
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They say "it's not torture" because waterboarding, the harshest of the Bush-approved interrogation techniques, is only a "quick" and "painless" way to disorient a subject like an open-fingered face slap.
Suharto decreed a quick and quiet funeral.
A quick and easy snack.
Presto: a quick and easy public offering.
Do a quick and dirty adjustment.
This is a quick and thrifty dessert.
Do a quick and easy corner shot.
This is a quick and thrifty dish.
This is a quick and painful kick.
He gave a quick, harsh laugh, and then his voice lightened.
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