in one fell swoop
The phrase "in one fell swoop" means to accomplish something in a single decisive action or to complete multiple tasks simultaneously or quickly. It implies that something is done swiftly and efficiently without any delay or further effort.
English is confusing! Why do people say "Pardon my French" when they are speaking English? Because of idioms!
An idiom is a phrase or expression that usually presents a figurative, non-literal meaning attached to the phrase. Does that sound fun? It can be!
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