In the blink of an eye

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In the blink of an eye

means something happens extremely fast, almost instantly. Think about how quickly you blink—it takes less than a second! 

Examples:

1- I looked away for just a second, and my dog stole my sandwich in the blink of an eye!

2- I just got paid yesterday, and now my bank account is empty in the blink of an eye!

Transcript

Hello and welcome to Daily English! Today’s expression is "in the blink of an eye." Once again, "in the blink of an eye.

Can you guess what it means? Here are two hints:

A famous athlete is losing a race, but suddenly, in the last five seconds, he sprints forward and wins in the blink of an eye!

A celebrity posts something on social media, and in the blink of an eye, it goes viral with millions of views.

Now, what does "In the Blink of an Eye" mean?

In the blink of an eye" means something happens extremely fast, almost instantly.

Think about how quickly you blink—it takes less than a second! That’s why this phrase is used to describe moments that pass in an instant, whether it’s a sudden change, a big opportunity, or an unexpected event.

I looked away for just a second, and my dog stole my sandwich in the blink of an eye!"

I just got paid yesterday, and now my bank account is empty in the blink of an eye!"

One moment you're in school, and in the blink of an eye, you’re an adult with responsibilities!

Usage of "In the Blink of an Eye: You can use "in the blink of an eye" in many situations, especially when talking about fast changes, sudden events, or unexpected moments.

Your Turn! Have you ever experienced something that changed in the blink of an eye? Maybe a sudden opportunity, an accident, or a funny moment