Act fast

An urgent instruction to take immediate action before an opportunity disappears. Emphasizes speed and creates pressure to make quick decisions.

This imperative phrase emerged in early 20th century American advertising, particularly in mail-order catalogs and radio commercials. It condensed longer urgency appeals into two punchy words that became a advertising staple.

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