Čas - Rychle nebo pomalu

Ponořte se do anglických idiomů týkajících se rychlosti nebo pomalosti, jako "v mžiku" a "postupně".

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to [watch] the clock [fráze]

to repeatedly check what time it is because time seems to pass slowly and one is bored or tired

Ex: The students watched the clock intently , waiting for the bell to signal the end of the class .

on the spot [fráze]

in a way that is instant and has no delay

Ex: She handles customer inquiries on the spot , providing immediate assistance .

time flies [věta]

used to convey the idea that time passes quickly or seems to move swiftly

Ex: Attending the reunion , Tom remarked to his old friends , " Seeing everyone after so long , it 's hard to believe how time flies . "

at the drop of a (hat|dime) [fráze]

with no hesitation

Ex: She is always ready to help her friends at the drop of a hat .

in a trice [fráze]

within a very short time

Ex: She always completes her work in a trice , never wasting a moment .

in two shakes [fráze]

soon or in a quick manner

Ex: We completed the project in two shakes , surprising everyone with our efficiency .

on a dime [fráze]

used to describe something, typically an action or change, that is done without any difficulty or hesitation

Ex: He plans to execute his dance routine , changing movements on a dime to captivate the audience .

(right|) out of the [gate] [fráze]

used to mean something happens or is done immediately

Ex: They launch their marketing campaign out of the gate , generating immediate buzz .

at a (single|) stroke [fráze]

accomplishing or achieving something in one decisive action or with a single effort

Ex: They implement the new policy at a stroke , revolutionizing the company 's approach .

now or never [fráze]

used to suggest that right now is the only time a person has a chance for taking an opportunity or else they lose it forever

Ex:

time will tell [věta]

used to mean that by passing time it will be proved if something is true, valid, or effective

Ex:

cold turkey [fráze]

in a manner that is sudden, unexpected, and not gradual

Ex: He quit gambling cold turkey , cutting off all access to casinos and online betting .

in the (blink|twinkle) of an eye [fráze]

very quickly or suddenly

Ex: He dodges the punch in the blink of an eye , showcasing his lightning-fast reflexes .

(right|) off the bat [fráze]

in an instant and with no delay

Ex: The teacher recognized the correct solution off the bat .

slow day [Podstatné jméno]

pomalý den

Ex: It 's been a really slow day at the shop so far with very few customers coming in .

Byl to zatím v obchodě pomalý den s velmi malým počtem zákazníků.

by degrees [fráze]

used to refer to a process that occurs slowly or step by step over time, rather than happening suddenly or all at once

Ex: He improved his fitness level by degrees , starting with short workouts and gradually increasing the intensity over time .

before {sb} (can|could) say Jack Robinson [fráze]

so suddenly or quickly that leaves one with no time to react or notice anything

Ex: He finished the race before you could say Jack Robinson , crossing the finish line in a flash .

Čas
Frequency	Rozsah a Trvání	Continuity	Pozdě nebo brzy
Rychle nebo pomalu	Blízká budoucnost	Správný čas	Odkládání
Haste	Waiting	Time