足あしを速はやめる

expression, ichidan verb

quicken one's pace; speed up one's steps

Used when someone intentionally walks faster, often in response to a situation or to reach a destination sooner.

• 雨あめが降ふり出だしたので、足あしを速はやめて駅えきに向むかった。

  It started raining, so I quickened my pace toward the station.

• 彼かれは遅おくれそうだと気きづいて、足あしを速はやめた。

  Realizing he might be late, he sped up his steps.