Thời gian - Nhanh hoặc chậm

Lặn vào các thành ngữ tiếng Anh về sự nhanh chóng hoặc chậm chạp, như "trong nháy mắt" và "từ từ".

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to [watch] the clock [Cụm từ]

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

Ex: She watches the clock during the meeting to make sure it does n't run over time .

on the spot [Cụm từ]

in a way that is instant and has no delay

Ex:

time flies [Câu]

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

Ex:

at the drop of a (hat|dime) [Cụm từ]

with no hesitation

Ex: She will be there to support you at the drop of a hat when you need her .

in a trice [Cụm từ]

within a very short time

Ex: They will handle any unexpected challenges in a trice , adapting quickly to new circumstances .

in two shakes [Cụm từ]

soon or in a quick manner

Ex: They respond to emails in two shakes , ensuring efficient communication with clients .

on a dime [Cụm từ]

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

Ex:

(right|) out of the [gate] [Cụm từ]

used to mean something happens or is done immediately

Ex: The team kicked off the project right out of the gate , establishing a solid foundation for success .

at a (single|) stroke [Cụm từ]

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

Ex: The government enacted the reform at a single stroke , bringing about sweeping changes to the healthcare system .

now or never [Cụm từ]

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: She recognized it was now or never to take the leap and travel the world .

time will tell [Câu]

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

Ex: He is unsure about the future , but time will tell which path he should take .

cold turkey [Cụm từ]

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

Ex: She stops drinking alcohol cold turkey , choosing to quit without any gradual reduction .

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

very quickly or suddenly

Ex:

(right|) off the bat [Cụm từ]

in an instant and with no delay

Ex: He made a decision off the bat without much thought .

slow day [Danh từ]

ngày chậm chạp

Ex: By closing time , it will have been a slow day if business does n't pick up soon .

Đến giờ đóng cửa, đó sẽ là một ngày chậm chạp nếu công việc kinh doanh không sớm cải thiện.

by degrees [Cụm từ]

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 is building her business by degrees , taking small steps and steadily expanding her customer base .

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

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

Ex: They react to changes before you can say Jack Robinson , adapting instantly to new circumstances .

Thời gian
Frequency	Phạm vi và Thời lượng	Continuity	Muộn hoặc sớm
Nhanh hoặc chậm	Tương lai gần	Thời điểm thích hợp	Trì hoãn
Haste	Waiting	Time