twinkling of an eye

twinkling of an eye
Twinkling of an eye
If something happens in the twinkling of an eye, it happens very quickly.

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  • twinkling of an eye — In an instant ● twinkle …   Useful english dictionary

  • twinkling of an eye —    If something happens in the twinkling of an eye, it happens very quickly.   (Dorking School Dictionary) …   English Idioms & idiomatic expressions

  • Twinkling of an eye —   If something happens in the twinkling of an eye, it happens very quickly …   Dictionary of English idioms

  • twinkling of an eye — See twinkling …   New dictionary of synonyms

  • twinkling of an eye — blink of an eye, very short period of time, small moment …   English contemporary dictionary

  • in the twinkling of an eye — in a twinkling phrase very quickly Thesaurus: quicklysynonym Main entry: twinkling * * * in the ˌtwinkling of an ˈeye idiom very quickly Syn …   Useful english dictionary

  • in the twinkling of an eye — See: BEFORE ONE CAN SAY JACK ROBINSON …   Dictionary of American idioms

  • in the twinkling of an eye — See: BEFORE ONE CAN SAY JACK ROBINSON …   Dictionary of American idioms

  • in the twinkle/twinkling of an eye — in a very short time : very quickly He was back in the twinkle/twinkling of an eye. • • • Main Entry: ↑eye …   Useful english dictionary

  • in the twinkling of an eye —    If something happens in the twinkling of an eye, it happens very quickly.   (Dorking School Dictionary)    ***    This expression means very fast or instantaneously .     Public opinion can change in the twinkling of an eye …   English Idioms & idiomatic expressions

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