English Idiom · Intermediate
good lick
A rapid pace
Pronunciation: say good lick
Meaning
A significant amount of effort or speed.
Example
If you could carry that bucket of water over here, that'd be a good lick.
If you could carry that bucket of water over here, that'd be a good lick.
Practice tips
- Practice good lick out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English idiom is for intermediate-level learners.