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ten to the dozen

Very rapidly, hurriedly, and/or energetically. My aunt can get talking ten to the dozen if you get her on a topic she's passionate about. Samson came running ten to the dozen when he heard his son crying out to him from the back garden.

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But when we meet up with the Countryfile host, she's full of energy and enthusiasm, chatting 10 to the dozen about the 'intense emotional experience' and why she's already chomping at the bit to do something similar.

Aiming high; Countryfile and Strictly favourite ANITA RANI talks about scaling Kilimanjaro, her career highlights and returning to the world of dance for her latest BBC show

Judy laughs easily and talks 10 to the dozen, which is hardly a surprise when she crams so much into a life in which she's as happy teaching kids tennis in Easterhouse as she is mingling with the strawberry and cream set at SW10.

COURT JESTERS; JUDY MURRAY BACK IN SEQUINS FOR STRICTLY SPECIAL; Sons Andy and Jamie will give her a ribbing when they see her doing the Charleston on TV on Christmas Day - but that's not going to stop tennis mum

What a really spectacular show it was, the tap dancing was out of this world, my feet were going 10 to the dozen.

Politicians to blame for stupid state of affairs

"The SFO has never been on a screen before, and having the boys in different organisations gave the show a different shape," he exclaims, talking 10 to the dozen in his posh, clipped voice.

i loved foyle's War but it was time to move on

In her case, bluffing means talking 10 to the dozen on a dizzying range of subjects, varying from the "process of integration and differentiation" in mathematics, her problems with fashion, to the social pressures on teenagers to fit in.

Take a peak at the geeks; As a self-confessed geek, Konnie Huq is the perfect fit to host Sky 1's new King Of The Nerds. The former Blue Peter presenter tells Keeley Bolger why she still can't quite believe she has a career on screen

Because it is such a verdant year, with everything growing 10 to the dozen, the soil has remained moist.

Here's looking at pew; GARDENING CLUB; When the work is over, you need a prime place to plant yourself to enjoy the fruits of your labour. And the possibilities are truly endless.Somewhere to sit and drink in your garden is vital... being in the middle of it makes you part of it

Nothing comes close to it - my heartbeat just went 10 to the dozen and everything tightens up a bit."

Wood leads

His feet move slowly, but his jiggling breasts go 10 to the dozen.

God's revealed in all his smite

Simple Twist of Fate, however, is a victorious straight rock-out, his tartan-trousered leg tapping 10 to the dozen. Cufflinks and tartan, four guitarists, two keyboardists, a saxonphonist, drummer and two backing singers: he's still got it.

It's all covered

You may have noticed the flame stacks over at the SABIC plant at Wilton were going 10 to the dozen for nine hours yesterday.

Flare necessities: What flames mean

Killie's Sturgeon talks 10 to the dozen but there's a structure to her sentences, just as there is a Strategy for growing the fan base at her club based on solid community foundations and thriving engagement with fans and local businesses.

Having the same moniker as First Minister is great..folk see my name in their inbox and always open my emails; The Saturday sitdown; SAYS KILLIE MARKETING CHIEF NICOLA STURGEON

Looking fresh faced and going 10 to the dozen, she's in her element discussing fashion and clothes.

I'm single and more confident than ever; YOUR LIFE MYLEENE KLASS; Pop star turned designer Myleene Klass discusses raising happy daughters and her fashion triumphs... and disasters. By Amber Graafland, Fashion & Beauty Director

"During the treatment a blood vessel burst and we were told we could lose Max as he was the bigger baby and was getting so much blood his organs were going 10 to the dozen.

IVF twins are our special little miracles

"When I returned home and saw what had happened my heart was going 10 to the dozen.

'Lucky I was not sleeping' Brick is hurled through pensioner's window

And Mr Casa, who lives in London during the week, said leaving his house on a Sunday was a relief, while returning made his heart beat '10 to the dozen'.