In a jiffy Meaning in English
expression
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈdʒɪfi
in-uh JIF-ee
ˈɪn/ /æɪ/ /dʒˈɪfi
in-uh JIF-ee
释义
Very quickly; in a very short amount of time. Usually used informally to mean something will happen soon or be finished quickly.
用法与细微差别
Very informal, spoken English. Common for promises and quick tasks ('I'll be with you in a jiffy'). Similar to 'in a second' or 'in a moment'. Not used in formal writing or serious situations.
Spanish: en un momento - en un instantePortuguese (BR): num instante - rapidinhoPortuguese (PT): num instante - num ápiceChinese (Simplified): 一会儿 - 一下子Chinese (Traditional): 一下子 - 很快Hindi: झटपट - तुरंतArabic: في لمح البصر - بسرعةBengali: এক ঝটকায় - মুহূর্তেRussian: в мгновение ока - в два счётаJapanese: すぐに - あっという間にVietnamese: ngay lập tức - trong chớp mắtKorean: 금방 - 순식간에Turkish: hemen - bir çırpıdaUrdu: فوراً - پل بھر میںIndonesian: dalam sekejap - sebentar lagi
例句
I'll be back in a jiffy.
basic
She finished her homework in a jiffy.
basic
Your order will be ready in a jiffy.
basic
Hang on, I'll get your drink in a jiffy.
natural
Don't worry, the technician will fix it in a jiffy.
natural
Just give me a second—I’ll answer you in a jiffy.
natural