Idiom – Chop chop

• Idiom – Chop chop
• Meaning – Hurry up! This expression is used to tell someone to hurry, or to do something faster. Do something without delay.
• This is a British English idiom which is also common in Australia.
• This expression originates from the Chinese language. In the Chinese language kuai-kuai means quickly. This phrase was likely distorted by English speakers who worked alongside the Chinese to become chop chop. As a result of seeing Chinese people using a pair of sticks to skillfully and quickly eat, these sticks also became known as chopsticks.

usage of the word chop

idiom – choppy waters

Usage:

When could you use this idiom?

• Somebody is taking too long to get ready to go out.
• You are in danger of missing a bus or plane because someone is too slow.
• If you are in a rush.
• You are getting impatient waiting for someone to finish something!

Example:

• “Our plane leaves in 20 minutes, chop chop or we’ll miss it!”

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