in short order
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Related to in short order: hot under the collar, first off, defer to, same old same old, beyond reproach, to no avail, run errands
in short order
Quickly, efficiently, and without any delays. The repair shouldn't take long at all. We'll get you on the road in short order. Bob is the best trainer. He'll whip you into shape in short order.
in short order
very quickly. I can straighten out this mess in short order. The maids came in and cleaned the place up in short order.
in short order
Quickly, without delay, as in The children got ready in short order to go to the mall. [First half of 1800s]