Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
too-fast-etc-not-fast-etc-enough-for-someones-liking
phrase
/tuː fæst ɛt sɪt ˈnɒt fæst ɛt sɪt ɪˈnʌf fɔːr sʌmˈwʌnz ˈlaɪkɪŋ/
Definition
An expression describing a situation or pace that is considered excessively rapid for someone’s preference.
Examples
- The project was moving too fast for my liking, and I felt overwhelmed.
- His responses were too fast, etc., not fast, etc., enough for some people’s liking.
- The pace of the music was too fast for my liking; I prefer a slower rhythm.
Meaning
This phrase indicates that something is happening too quickly and does not meet the comfort level or taste of an individual.
Synonyms
- too quick for preference
- excessively rapid
- not slow enough for comfort
