Without missing a beat Meaning in English

expression

US

wɪˈðaʊt/, /wɪˈθaʊt/ /ˈmɪsɪŋ/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈbit

wi-THOWT MISS-ing uh BEET

UK

wɪðˈaʊt/ /mˈɪsɪŋ/ /æɪ/ /bˈiːt

with-OWT MISS-ing uh BEET

Definição

To do or say something instantly and confidently, without hesitation or interruption.

Uso & Nuances

Common in both spoken and written English, often used to show someone reacting quickly or confidently, especially in conversations, jokes, or handling surprises. Synonymous with 'right away', 'immediately', but with an added sense of smoothness or skill.

• Spanish: sin perder el ritmo - sin dudar
• Portuguese (BR): sem hesitar - sem perder o ritmo
• Portuguese (PT): sem hesitar - sem perder o ritmo
• Chinese (Simplified): 毫不犹豫地 - 一点不差地
• Chinese (Traditional): 毫不猶豫地 - 一點不差地
• Hindi: बिना रुके - बिना हिचकिचाए
• Arabic: دون أي تردد - دون أن يتوقف
• Bengali: একদম দ্বিধা না করে - মুহূর্তে - একটুও না থেমে
• Russian: не задумываясь - без паузы - мгновенно
• Japanese: 間髪入れずに - すぐに
• Vietnamese: ngay lập tức - không ngần ngại - không do dự
• Korean: 망설임 없이 - 바로 - 한 치의 주저도 없이
• Turkish: hiç duraksamadan - anında
• Urdu: بلا جھجھک - فوراً - بنا رکے
• Indonesian: tanpa ragu - tanpa jeda - langsung

Frases de Exemplo

She answered the question without missing a beat.

basic

He caught the ball and threw it back without missing a beat.

basic

The teacher continued the lesson without missing a beat after the interruption.

basic

When I dropped my plate, she joked without missing a beat.

natural

He switched topics without missing a beat, like he had planned it all along.

natural

She lied to his face without missing a beat.

natural