Cool MateHurry up vs Make it quick
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Hurry up
InformalTop 2,000 (common)
Make it quick
InformalBeyond 10,000 (less common)
Most common: Hurry up
| Hurry up | Make it quick | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 //ˈhʌri ʌp//🇺🇸 //ˈhɜri ʌp// | 🇬🇧 //meɪk ɪt kwɪk//🇺🇸 //meɪk ɪt kwɪk// |
| Meaning | Do something faster. | Do something fast. |
| Example | You need to hurry up or we will miss the train! | Can you make it quick? I'm in a hurry. |
| Register | Informal | Informal |
| How common | Top 2,000 (common) | Beyond 10,000 (less common) |
| Collocations | hurry up and wait, hurry up before, hurry up to | make it quick and easy, make it quick for me, make it quick before, make it quick and simple |
| Common mistakes | Omitting 'up', saying just 'hurry'., 'Hurry up' used in formal writing., Using 'hurry up' without an object or activity. | Confused with 'make it fast' - 'quick' is preferred in casual speech., Not using it as a standalone phrase., Overusing in polite contexts where more formal requests are appropriate. |
| Usage notes | Commonly used in casual contexts to prompt someone to act more quickly. Avoid in formal situations. | Used in casual conversations to request speed; typically not used in formal contexts. |
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Frequently asked questions: Hurry up vs Make it quick
What's the difference between Hurry up and Make it quick?
Hurry up: Do something faster. Make it quick: Do something fast.
Which is more common: Hurry up and Make it quick?
Hurry up is the most common in everyday English.
Can you show an example of each?
Hurry up: You need to hurry up or we will miss the train! Make it quick: Can you make it quick? I'm in a hurry.
Can I use Hurry up and Make it quick interchangeably?
Not always. Hurry up and Make it quick are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.