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hurry
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hurry up and do something
to do something very soon. All I wanted was for these very boring people to hurry up and leave. Smokers should consider the illnesses that could lie ahead if they don't hurry up and quit.

hurry up and wait

to prepare quickly for an activity that is then delayed. Air travel seems to be nothing but hurry up and wait — you race to the airport two hours before your flight time, and then depart two hours late.
See also: wait
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