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Oras - Mabilis o dahan-dahan

Sumisid sa mga idyoma sa Ingles tungkol sa bilis o bagal, tulad ng "sa dalawang pagyanig" at "unti-unti".

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English idioms related to Time

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

Ex: The team will watch the clock closely in the final minutes of the game.
on the spot
[Parirala]

in a way that is instant and has no delay

Ex: The emergency response team is providing medical aid on the spot to the injured victims.
time flies
[Pangungusap]

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

Ex: Looking at old family photos, Grandma smiled and said, "Time flies, doesn't it?It feels like you were just a child yesterday."

with no hesitation

Ex: She is currently working on multiple projects and ready to take on new ones at the drop of a hat.
in a trice
[Parirala]

within a very short time

Ex: She will organize the event logistics in a trice, making sure everything runs smoothly.
in two shakes
[Parirala]

soon or in a quick manner

Ex: The team resolved the issue in two shakes of a lamb's tail, preventing any further complications.
on a dime
[Parirala]

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

Ex: She was spinning around on a dime, showcasing her figure skating skills with grace.

used to mean something happens or is done immediately

Ex: They will be implementing their new strategy out of the gate, aiming for immediate results.

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

Ex: He plans to launch the product at a stroke, capturing a significant market share in one fell swoop.
now or never
[Parirala]

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: Submit your application now or never to secure a spot in the prestigious program.
time will tell
[Pangungusap]

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

Ex: They will be anxious to see the results, but time will tell if their hard work paid off.
cold turkey
[Parirala]

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

Ex: They gave up sugary drinks cold turkey, opting for healthier alternatives instead.

very quickly or suddenly

Ex: They react to changes in a twinkling, adapting quickly to new circumstances.

in an instant and with no delay

Ex: They agreed to the terms of the contract off the bat.
slow day
[Pangngalan]

a long day that is unproductive and boring

mabagal na araw, nakakabagot na araw

mabagal na araw, nakakabagot na araw

Ex: Things would be less hectic now if it had been a slow day workload-wise like we expected .Mas magiging less hectic ang mga bagay ngayon kung ito ay naging isang **mabagal na araw** sa tuntunin ng workload tulad ng inaasahan namin.
by degrees
[Parirala]

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

Ex: She built her career by degrees, taking on new responsibilities and climbing the corporate ladder step by step.

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

Ex: The magician performed a trick faster than the audience could say Jack Robinson, leaving them amazed and bewildered.
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