Английские идиомы для "Быстро или Медленно"

Погрузитесь в английские идиомы, касающиеся быстроты или медлительности, такие как "в мгновение ока" и "постепенно".

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to [watch] the clock [фраза]

с нетерпением ждите окончания рабочего дня

Ex: We watched the clock anxiously , hoping the bus would n't be delayed any further .

on the spot [фраза]

немедленно

Ex: The firefighter acted heroically on the spot to rescue the trapped individuals .

time flies [Предложение]

время проходит на удивление быстро

Ex: After finishing the novel in one sitting , Sarah realized it was already midnight and exclaimed , " Wow , time flies when you 're lost in a good book ! "

at the drop of a (hat|dime) [фраза]

Немедленно

Ex: The team sprang into action at the drop of a hat when the alarm sounded .

in a trice [фраза]

за небольшой промежуток времени

Ex: We resolved the issue in a trice , working together to find a solution .

in two shakes [фраза]

очень скоро

Ex: She can finish her work in a couple of shakes, always staying ahead of deadlines.

on a dime [фраза]

Остановиться очень внезапно

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

(right|) out of the [gate] [фраза]

Немедленно

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

at a (single|) stroke [фраза]

одним немедленным действием

Ex: He plans to launch the product at a stroke , capturing a significant market share in one fell swoop .

now or never [фраза]

сейчас или никогда

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

time will tell [Предложение]

говоря

Ex: They had doubts about the project, but time told them that it was a great success.

cold turkey [фраза]

неожиданный

Ex: They give up fast food cold turkey , eliminating it completely from their diet .

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

очень короткое время

Ex: They respond to emergencies in the twinkle of an eye , showing their efficiency and quick thinking .

(right|) off the bat [фраза]

без промедления

Ex: The team scored a goal off the bat , surprising their opponents .

slow day [существительное]

день

Ex: It had been an unusually slow day , with not a single service call by mid-afternoon .

Это был необычно медленный день, без единого вызова на обслуживание к середине дня.

by degrees [фраза]

шаг за шагом

Ex: They are repairing the old house by degrees , tackling one room at a time and slowly restoring it to its former glory .

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

внезапно

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

Время
Частота	Диапазон и продолжительность	Непрерывность	Поздно или рано
Быстро или медленно	Вот-вот произойдет	Правильное Время	откладывание
поспешность	Ожидание	Связанный со временем