In a flash Meaning in English
expression
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈfɫæʃ
in-uh FLASH
ˈɪn/ /æɪ/ /flˈæʃ
in-uh FLASH
Definition
Very quickly; in an extremely short amount of time.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and often used to describe actions or changes that happen almost instantly. Similar to 'in the blink of an eye'. Often used for emphasis and not literally about light or flashes.
Spanish: en un instante - en un abrir y cerrar de ojosPortuguese (BR): num piscar de olhos - em um instantePortuguese (PT): num instante - num piscar de olhosChinese (Simplified): 一眨眼的功夫 - 转瞬间Chinese (Traditional): 一眨眼的功夫 - 轉瞬間Hindi: पल भर में - एक झटके मेंArabic: في لمح البصر - في غمضة عينBengali: এক ছটাকেই - আঁচ করতে না করতেRussian: мгновенно - в одно мгновениеJapanese: あっという間にVietnamese: chớp mắt - trong nháy mắtKorean: 눈 깜짝할 사이에 - 순식간에Turkish: bir anda - göz açıp kapayıncaya kadarUrdu: پلک جھپکتے ہی - فوراًIndonesian: dalam sekejap - secepat kilat
Example Sentences
He finished his homework in a flash.
basic
The bus arrived in a flash after we got to the stop.
basic
The baby fell asleep in a flash.
basic
Don’t worry, I’ll be back in a flash!
natural
Everything changed in a flash when she walked in.
natural
That test was over in a flash—it felt so quick!
natural