Quick as a wink Meaning in English
expression
ˈkwɪk/ /ˈæz/, /ˈɛz/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈwɪŋk
KWIK-uhz-uh-WINK
kwˈɪk/ /ˈæs/ /æɪ/ /wˈɪŋk
KWIK-az-uh-WINK
परिभाषा
An informal expression meaning extremely fast, as quickly as it takes to blink your eye. Used to describe things that happen almost instantly.
उपयोग और बारीकियां
Very informal and often used in spoken English. Similar in meaning to 'in a flash' or 'in no time'. Typically used to emphasize speed or rapid action, never for slow or gradual events. Not suitable for formal writing.
Spanish: rápido como un parpadeoPortuguese (BR): rápido como um piscar de olhosPortuguese (PT): rápido como um piscar de olhosChinese (Simplified): 眨眼间 - 像眨眼一样快Chinese (Traditional): 眨眼間 - 像眨眼一樣快Hindi: पलक झपकते ही - बहुत तेज़ी सेArabic: بسرعة البرق - كلمح البصرBengali: চোখের পলকেRussian: в мгновение окаJapanese: あっという間に - 一瞬でVietnamese: nhanh như chớp mắtKorean: 눈 깜짝할 사이에Turkish: göz açıp kapayıncaya kadarUrdu: پلک جھپکتے ہیIndonesian: secepat kilat - dalam sekejap mata
उदाहरण वाक्य
She finished her homework quick as a wink.
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The bus arrived quick as a wink.
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He solved the puzzle quick as a wink.
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If you blink, you'll miss it—she's quick as a wink.
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"Don't worry," he said, "I'll be back quick as a wink."
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The cat grabbed the toy quick as a wink before anyone noticed.
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