How to Pronounce "quick as a flash"
expression
ˈkwɪk/ /ˈæz/, /ˈɛz/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈfɫæʃ
KWIK-uhz-uh-FLASH
kwˈɪk/ /ˈæs/ /æɪ/ /flˈæʃ
KWIK-az-uh-FLASH
Definition
Used to describe someone who moves or reacts very quickly, just like a flash of lightning.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkwɪk/ /ˈæz/, /ˈɛz/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈfɫæʃ
British English
kwˈɪk/ /ˈæs/ /æɪ/ /flˈæʃ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KWIK-uhz-uh-FLASH
UK
KWIK-az-uh-FLASH
Listen in Context
He grabbed his bag quick as a flash.
The cat ran away quick as a flash.
She answered my question quick as a flash.
Before I knew it, he disappeared quick as a flash.