fast pace — quick speed
collocationB1IELTS 5+neutralcommon
A situation or activity that happens very quickly or changes rapidly.
Say it like a native
Textbook The occupation is characterised by an accelerated tempo.
Native It's a fast-paced job.
'Accelerated tempo' is stiff; 'fast pace / fast-paced' is the natural phrase.
Pattern: at a fast pace; the fast pace of [noun]
In use
- Life in big cities often moves at a fast pace, with people always rushing from one place to another.daily life
- In my opinion, the fast pace of modern life makes it difficult for people to relax and spend time with their families.IELTS speaking
Common mistake
✗ I can't keep up with the fast pace of city.
✓ I can't keep up with the fast pace of city life.
'The fast pace OF + noun' ('city life', not bare 'city').
Common collocations
fast pace— of life, a, keep up with the, set a
Don't confuse it
'Fast pace' is about the speed of life, work, or activities, not physical speed like running or driving.