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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
We had the cake baked and decorated in no time for the party.
Things would move so much faster if everyone pitched in to solve this in no time.
If I had all the right tools, that job would have been done in no time.
