In a snap Meaning in English
expression
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈsnæp
IN-uh-SNAP
ˈɪn/ /æɪ/ /snˈæp
IN-uh-SNAP
Definition
Very quickly; in a very short amount of time.
Usage & Nuances
This is an informal and somewhat colloquial expression. Often used to emphasize how quickly something can be done. Common with tasks, decisions, or changes. Similar phrases: 'in no time', 'in a flash'. Not used in very formal writing.
Spanish: en un instante - en un abrir y cerrar de ojosPortuguese (BR): num piscar de olhos - rapidinhoPortuguese (PT): num instante - num piscar de olhosChinese (Simplified): 一瞬间 - 很快Chinese (Traditional): 一瞬間 - 很快Hindi: झटपट - एकदम जल्दीArabic: في لحظة - بسرعةBengali: এক ঝটকায় - মুহূর্তেRussian: мгновенно - в один мигJapanese: あっという間に - 一瞬でVietnamese: trong nháy mắt - rất nhanhKorean: 눈 깜짝할 사이에 - 순식간에Turkish: anında - göz açıp kapayıncaya kadarUrdu: پلک جھپکتے ہی - فوراًIndonesian: dalam sekejap - dengan cepat
Example Sentences
I finished my homework in a snap.
basic
She solved the puzzle in a snap.
basic
You can learn this game in a snap.
basic
Don’t worry, I’ll be ready in a snap.
natural
With this app, organizing your schedule happens in a snap.
natural
The website loaded in a snap this morning.
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