Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
in the blink of an eye
idiom
/ɪn ðə blɪŋk ʌv ən aɪ/
Definition
A phrase used to describe something that happens very quickly.
Examples
- She finished her exam in the blink of an eye.
- The car disappeared in the blink of an eye.
Meaning
This expression indicates that an event occurs in an extremely short period, almost instantly.
Synonyms
- In an instant
- In a flash
- In no time