Tempo - Rápido ou devagar

Mergulhe nos idiomas ingleses sobre rapidez ou lentidão, como "em dois tempos" e "aos poucos".

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to [watch] the clock [frase]

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 [frase]

in a way that is instant and has no delay

Ex: He responded on the spot when faced with a difficult question during the interview .

time flies [Sentença]

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 , does n't it ?

at the drop of a (hat|dime) [frase]

with no hesitation

Ex: We traveled together often , and she would join me at the drop of a dime .

in a trice [frase]

within a very short time

Ex: He finishes his daily workout routine in a trice , maintaining his fitness goals .

in two shakes [frase]

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 [frase]

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

Ex: She dribbles past defenders on a dime , displaying her exceptional agility on the basketball court .

(right|) out of the [gate] [frase]

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 .

at a (single|) stroke [frase]

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 [frase]

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: They decide it 's now or never to ask their boss for a promotion .

time will tell [Sentença]

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 [frase]

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

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

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

very quickly or suddenly

Ex: He was responding in the blink of an eye , showing his ability to handle unexpected challenges .

(right|) off the bat [frase]

in an instant and with no delay

Ex: They agreed to the terms of the contract off the bat .

slow day [substantivo]

dia lento

Ex: From the lack of reservations on the books , it looks like it 's going to be a slow day for us this Saturday .

Pela falta de reservas nos livros, parece que vai ser um dia lento para nós neste sábado.

by degrees [frase]

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 .

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

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

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Tempo
Frequency	Alcance e Duração	Continuity	Tarde ou cedo
Rápido ou devagar	O futuro próximo	O momento certo	Adiando
Haste	Waiting	Time