Hledat
in no time at all
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used when something is done very soon or very fast
Idiom
Informal
What is the origin of the idiom "in no time" and when to use it?
The idiom "in no time" began use in the early 20th century. At that time, factories were becoming more automated with machines and even though nothing can truly happen in exactly zero time, saying "in no time" was an exaggerated way to show how fast workflows were expected to be. Today, this expression is commonly used informally to describe tasks, activities or situations that are completed remarkably fast.
Příklad
The scandalous story about the mayor's secret affair got about the entire town in no time.
With my new tools, I can change the oil in no time flat.
If you leave snacks around, the kids will put them away in no time.
She's a crack programmer, able to solve complex coding problems in no time.
The skilled typist knocked off the report in no time.