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in no time at all
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in un tempo relativamente breve
used when something is done very soon or very fast
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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.
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We had the cake baked and decorated in no time for the party.
The warm bath and cozy blankets made me out like a light in no time, enjoying a deep and restful sleep.
He managed to polish off two large slices of pizza in no time.
The microwave has a defrost setting that makes it easy to prepare frozen food in no time.
Despite the minor setback, Mark quickly recovered and was back to work, feeling right as rain in no time.
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