In the blink of an eye In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "in the blink of an eye", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Katie Anh calendar 2022-05-19 10:05

Meaning of In the blink of an eye

Synonyms:

In the Twinkling of an Eye , in no time at all , in the wink of an eye

In the blink of an eye adverb phrase

Used to say that something happens very quickly.

I wanted to say goodbye but he was gone in the blink of an eye.

Since the day you went, the ten virtual years had passed in the blink of an eye.

In the blink of an eye, the building was turned into a large flame.

He knocked down the rival in the blink of an eye.

Other phrases about:

at a rate of knots

Very quickly

faster than a cat lapping chain lightning

Very fast.

move like the wind
Run or move extremely quickly
through (something) like a hot knife through butter

Quickly and effortlessly

Quicker than lager turns to piss

Very quick

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Candy is Dandy but Liquor is Quicker
Candy is a good thing to offer someone to get them to do something, but liquor will work more quickly when  convincing someone to do something.
Example: .

Daughter: So I really want all my friends to have a great time. I was thinking it would be a good idea to have some candy out on the tables for people to snack on.

Mother: Well, if you want them to really enjoy themselves, candy is dandy but liquor is quicker.

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