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in no time at all
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used when something is done very soon or very fast
Idiom
InformalWhat 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.
Example
He demolished the pizza in no time.
He managed to polish off two large slices of pizza in no time.
Despite the minor setback, Mark quickly recovered and was back to work, feeling right as rain in no time.
Beispiel
He demolished the pizza in no time.
He managed to polish off two large slices of pizza in no time.
Despite the minor setback, Mark quickly recovered and was back to work, feeling right as rain in no time.
In the small town, gossip ran like wildfire, spreading the latest scandal in no time.
The kids devoured their snacks and finished their homework in no time at all after school.
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