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Zanurz się w angielskich idiomach dotyczących szybkości lub powolności, takich jak "w mgnieniu oka" i "krok po kroku".

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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.

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
[Zdanie]

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
[Fraza]

within a very short time

Ex: She will organize the event logistics in a trice, making sure everything runs smoothly.

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
[Fraza]

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.

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.

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.

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
[Rzeczownik]

a long day that is unproductive and boring

powolny dzień, nudny dzień

powolny dzień, nudny dzień

Ex: Things would be less hectic now if it had been a slow day workload-wise like we expected .Sprawy byłyby mniej hectic teraz, gdyby to był **wolny dzień** pod względem obciążenia pracą, jak się spodziewaliśmy.
by degrees
[Fraza]

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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