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in no time

Idioms

Also, in no time at all; in less than no time; in nothing flat. Almost instantly, immediately, as in The train will be here in no time at all, or He'll be finished in less than no time, or I'll be there in nothing flat. All these hyperbolic terms equate a very short time with “at once.” [First half of 1800s]

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in no time

This question puts a crack in the dam, and in no time, a flood of emotional consequences follows.

From Salon ● Jul. 5, 2026

One gets the hang of a cane right away, evidently, and in no time my stance had shifted from aversion to fascination.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 18, 2025

But in no time at all, Big Bear’s only year-round eagle pair will be family planning again.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 13, 2025

One of their first dates involved a first-class flight to Dallas, and in no time, he was taking her on lavish trips to Jamaica and the Bahamas.

From Slate ● Oct. 15, 2024

"Now, tell me, Sikander, what's your favorite meal? I'll whip it up in no time."

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda

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