at a lick

at a (fair) lick

Very quickly. What am I supposed to do if my horse starts moving at a lick? How do I slow him down?See also: lick

at a lick

at a fast pace. informalSee also: lick

at a (fair) ˈlick

(informal) fast; at a high speed: You must have been driving at a fair lick to get here so quickly!See also: lick