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Does the expression "lightning round" really exist?

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Rebecca

No, "lightning round" is not a general expression. Here is just refers to a "speed round" in the game, which is a round of the game that takes place really fast. The word "lightning" is used because it often describes something which happens very fast, like a bolt of lightning which strikes in just a few seconds. Ex: The last round in the game is a speed round.

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