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