dash on
B2 neutral mixed both
In simple words
To keep going quickly, or to quickly put something on a surface.
Literal meaning: To dash (move fast) onward, or to dash something onto a surface.
Meanings
1 B1 neutral
To continue moving forward rapidly without stopping.
"We can't wait — dash on ahead and I'll catch up in a moment."
Grammar: inseparable
2 B2 informal
To apply something quickly and without great care to a surface.
"Just dash on a coat of paint — we'll do a proper job next weekend."
Grammar: separable
Usage notes
Two senses: one of movement (continuing rapidly ahead) and one of application (applying something quickly, e.g. paint, seasoning). The movement sense is slightly old-fashioned. The application sense is informal.
Commonly used with
paint seasoning colour glaze ahead quickly
Forms
Base
dash on
I/you/we/they
3rd person
dashes on
he/she/it
Past simple
dashed on
yesterday
Past participle
dashed on
have + pp
-ing form
dashing on
continuous
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