Cool MateHaul ass vs Hurry vs Rush
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Haul ass
SlangBeyond 10,000 (less common)
Hurry
Top 1,000 (very common)B1verb
Rush
Top 1,000 (very common)B2verb
| Haul ass | Hurry | Rush | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 //hɔːl æs//🇺🇸 //hɔl æs// | 🇬🇧 /["/ˈhʌri/","/ˈhʌriz/","/ˈhʌrid/","/ˈhʌriɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈhɜːri/","/ˈhɜːriz/","/ˈhɜːrid/","/ˈhɜːriɪŋ/"]/ | 🇬🇧 /["/rʌʃ/","/ˈrʌʃɪz/","/rʌʃt/","/ˈrʌʃɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/rʌʃ/","/ˈrʌʃɪz/","/rʌʃt/","/ˈrʌʃɪŋ/"]/ |
| Meaning | To run or go very fast. | To go fast or make someone go fast. | to move quickly or hurry |
| Example | I had to haul ass to make it to the meeting on time. | You need to hurry if you want to catch the bus. | I had to rush to the station to catch my train before it left. |
| Register | Slang | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Beyond 10,000 (less common) | Top 1,000 (very common) | Top 1,000 (very common) |
| CEFR level | - | B1 | B2 |
| Part of speech | verb | verb | |
| Collocations | haul ass to, haul ass home, haul ass away | hurry up, in a hurry, hurry home, hurry along, hurry to finish | headlong, madly, quickly, along, from, into, come rushing, go rushing, rush to somebody’s rescue, headlong, madly, quickly, along, from, into, come rushing, go rushing, rush to somebody’s rescue |
| Antonyms | - | delay, slow, pause | slow, dawdle, linger |
| Common mistakes | Confused with 'haul arse', which is similar but less common., Using in formal texts or speeches., Not using it in the right context of urgency. | Confusing 'hurry' with 'rush' in different contexts., Using 'hurry' without an object when one is needed., Mispronouncing 'hurry' as if it has two syllables. | Incorrectly using 'rush' as a noun without an article when needed., Using 'rushed' as a present tense instead of the correct form., Confusing 'rush' with 'push' in the context of moving quickly. |
| Usage notes | Used informally among friends or in casual settings. Not appropriate for formal contexts. | Use 'hurry' when you need to act quickly. It's suitable for all types of communication but avoid it in very formal contexts. | Commonly used when talking about a need to hurry, like catching a bus. Avoid in very formal situations. |
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Frequently asked questions: Haul ass vs Hurry vs Rush
What's the difference between Haul ass, Hurry, and Rush?
Haul ass: To run or go very fast. Hurry: To go fast or make someone go fast. Rush: to move quickly or hurry
Which is more advanced: Haul ass, Hurry, and Rush?
Rush is the highest level, at B2, on the CEFR scale.
Can you show an example of each?
Haul ass: I had to haul ass to make it to the meeting on time. Hurry: You need to hurry if you want to catch the bus. Rush: I had to rush to the station to catch my train before it left.
Can I use Haul ass, Hurry, and Rush interchangeably?
Not always. Haul ass, Hurry, and Rush 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.