fly through
Meaning(s)
1. explain or complete quickly
Popularity
High
Professional
High
Social
How to Memorize
fly through instructions/plans/tasks
Analysis
To 'fly through', can literally mean to fly by plane or helicopter through a place. The expression 'to fly through' something means to finish or complete something quickly. You might 'fly through' reading a book or 'fly through' a task or project. If you 'fly through' a place, it can mean you travelled through it quickly without spending a lot of time there. You will hear this used in professional and social contexts. Note also that the noun, a 'fly-through', relates to an overview or short simulation of something, and is generally used with regards to VR simulations.
Social Examples (Advance)
- She has been flying through her work recently. I expect her to be finished by the end of the week.
- Wow! He really flew through that task. He was finished in no time.
Professional Examples (Basic)
- I don't have a lot of time, so I'll just fly through these instructions and you can get started.
- The Compliance Officer flew through the presentation, so it was really difficult to take it all in!