quick reflexes

collocation in English

meaningsofquickandreflex

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quick
adjective
uk
/kwɪk/us
/kwɪk/
happening or done with great speed, or lasting only a ...
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reflex
noun
uk
/ˈriː.fleks/us
/ˈriː.fleks/
a physical reaction to something that you ...
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(Definition ofquickandreflexfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Men's doubles is the most aggressive form of badminton, with a high proportion of powerful jump smashes and veryquickreflexexchanges.
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You had to have quick reflexes: in effect you livedor possibly diedon them.
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These games typically simulate realistic combat, thus making tactics and caution more important than quick reflexes in other action games.
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A former high school gymnast, she is very agile and has quick reflexes.
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Its quick reflexes and fearless nature have made it very popular for hunting aggressive game, including bear, moose, and wild boar.
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The game features fast, action-oriented gameplay requiring quick reflexes.
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The position demands footspeed, quick reflexes, and good hands.
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For a small goalie he made himself look big by using his lightning quick reflexes to make saves.
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When hunting, they corner prey using their large fins, then use their quick reflexes to swallow the prey whole.
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The games usually require a mixture of memorization of the tracks and quick reflexes for its fast-paced racing gameplay.
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Despite his size, he was considered a fine athlete with quick reflexes.
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They require incredibly quick reflexes and very expensive equipment, so are usually reserved for the expert.
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Thanks to his limitless imagination and instinctive quick reflexes, he is able to convince anyone of anything.
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It does not require quick reflexes, nor will they do you any good.
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His career mainly consists of working as an accompanist, a position suited for his quick reflexes and flexibility.
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