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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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English idioms related to Time
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: The team will watch the clock closely in the final minutes of the game.
on the spot
[Cụm từ]

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.

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
[Cụm từ]

within a very short time

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

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
[Cụm từ]

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
[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: 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.
cold turkey
[Cụm từ]

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
[Danh từ]

a long day that is unproductive and boring

ngày chậm chạp, ngày nhàm chán

ngày chậm chạp, ngày nhàm chán

Ex: Things would be less hectic now if it had been a slow day workload-wise like we expected .Mọi thứ sẽ bớt hỗn loạn bây giờ nếu đó là một **ngày chậm** về khối lượng công việc như chúng tôi mong đợi.
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 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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