In the blink of an eye Meaning in English
expression
in thuh BLINGK uhv un EYE
in thuh-BLINGK ov un EYE
Definition
Very quickly; something that happens almost instantly, as fast as it takes to blink your eyes.
Usage & Nuances
Idiomatic, informal. Used to describe events that occur very quickly. Common in stories, warnings, or casual speech. Similar: 'in a flash', 'before you know it'. Not used for literal eye-blinking.
Spanish: en un abrir y cerrar de ojosPortuguese (BR): num piscar de olhosPortuguese (PT): num abrir e fechar de olhosChinese (Simplified): 一眨眼的工夫Chinese (Traditional): 一眨眼的工夫Hindi: पल भर मेंArabic: في لمح البصرBengali: চোখের পলকেRussian: мгновенно - в одно мгновение - в мгновение окаJapanese: 一瞬で - あっという間にVietnamese: trong nháy mắtKorean: 눈 깜짝할 사이에Turkish: göz açıp kapayıncaya kadarUrdu: پلک جھپکتے ہیIndonesian: sekejap mata - dalam sekejap
Example Sentences
The car disappeared in the blink of an eye.
basic
The storm came in the blink of an eye.
basic
Children grow up in the blink of an eye.
basic
He finished his homework in the blink of an eye and went out to play.
natural
If you aren't careful, your chance will be gone in the blink of an eye.
natural
Summer seemed to be over in the blink of an eye this year.
natural