It is said, he is quick in his pursuit; this is said of a horse, and its pursuit is its hindquarters, its legs and tail, and the pursuit of everything is its end.
It is used to describe a diligent and swift man.
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This meaning is reflected in English proverbs and expressions such as:
Quick off the mark.
Or:
Fast and furious.
And for the closest meaning in terms of seriousness and speed:
Swift as the wind.
Thus, the Arabic proverb describes a very serious man, quick in action and accomplishment, just as it describes a swift horse.
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يضرب للرجل الجاد المسرع.
