AMERICAN IDIOMS (Q)
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Idioms starting with Q
Here is our list of popular "Q" idioms that are used in American English:
Quarter (n.): An American/Canadian 25 cent coin.
Quick and dirty:
Fast and simple; not very sophisticated.
Example: "We just need a quick and dirty solution to this."
(To make a) quick buck: To make some money very quickly.
Example: "Everyone's just trying to make a quick buck."
Quick on the uptake:
Quick to understand; intelligent.
Example: "Many of the people in town thought that Thomas wasn't too quick on the uptake, but he was actually a very bright boy."
Quick study (noun):
Someone who is able to memorize or learn something quickly and easily.
Example: "I was worried she wouldn't be able to get up to speed quickly enough, but she proved to be a quick study."
(As) quiet as a mouse:
Very quiet.
Quite a few:
Many.
Example: "There were quite a few people at the concert yesterday."
Quite a bit:
A lot.
Example: "There is quite a bit to do still."
Quite the (something): A very good (something).
Example: "She's quite the dancer!"
Quitter (n.): Someone who quits, gives up easily.
