In less than no time Meaning in English
expression
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈɫɛs/ /ˈðæn/, /ðən/ /ˈnoʊ/ /ˈtaɪm
in LESS-than-NOH-time
ˈɪn/ /lˈɛs/ /ðˈɐn/ /nəʊ/ /tˈaɪm
in-LESS-than-NOH-time
Definition
Very quickly, almost immediately; faster than you would expect.
Usage & Nuances
This is an informal, emphatic idiom for extreme speed. It is often used to stress surprise at how quickly something happens. Similar to 'in the blink of an eye' or 'in no time.' Avoid in formal writing.
Spanish: en un abrir y cerrar de ojos - en un instantePortuguese (BR): em um piscar de olhos - rapidinhoPortuguese (PT): num abrir e fechar de olhos - num instanteChinese (Simplified): 一眨眼的功夫 - 非常快Chinese (Traditional): 一眨眼的功夫 - 非常快Hindi: पल भर में - झटपटArabic: في لمح البصر - بسرعة فائقةBengali: এক নিমিষে - চোখের পলকেRussian: в мгновение ока - моментальноJapanese: あっという間に - 一瞬でVietnamese: chớp mắt là xong - ngay lập tứcKorean: 눈 깜짝할 사이에 - 순식간에Turkish: göz açıp kapayıncaya kadar - hemenUrdu: پلک جھپکتے ہی - فوراًIndonesian: dalam sekejap - sangat cepat
Example Sentences
He finished his homework in less than no time.
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The car repair was done in less than no time.
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You will understand this lesson in less than no time.
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Dinner was ready in less than no time after we got home.
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If you call a taxi now, it’ll be here in less than no time.
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She fixed the computer issue in less than no time—very impressive!
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