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For Life
2005.10.06

Hello! Thanks for taking the time to join us for Day 4 of our series on Time. You're just in time for the start of the show!

Today's LessonCATEGORY: イディオム
IN NO TIME   あっという間に、すぐに

Explanation

  • If something happens in no time, it happens very quickly or very soon.
  • in no time と言ったら、あっという間に、すぐにという意味になります。

examples

  1. I thought it would take days to pack up my apartment, but I finished in no time.
  2. In no time, we were talking to each other as if we were old friends, although we had only just met.
  3. a: I can't believe you're already buying Christmas presents. It's only the first week of October!
    b: You know how time flies at this time of year. Christmas will be here in no time.
  4. (a doctor to a patient)
    Just take this medicine, get lots of rest, and you'll feel better in no time.

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