"Gat no place fast" is an idiomatic expression that describes a situation in which an individual is not making any progress. It is related to a person or a situation being stagnant but is different in that "gat no place fast" implies a sense of urgency or frustration. Some synonyms that relate to this expression include being at a standstill, experiencing a lack of progress, or being stuck in a rut. Other similar phrases include being stuck in neutral, hitting a dead end, or not making any headway. Overall, these words and phrases express similar feelings of being unable to move forward or make progress in a particular situation.