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Time - Fast or Slowly

Dive into English idioms regarding fastness or slowness, like "in two shakes" and "by degrees".

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

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on the spot
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in a way that is instant and has no delay

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

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with no hesitation

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in a trice
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within a very short time

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soon or in a quick manner

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

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used to mean something happens or is done immediately

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

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now or never
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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

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

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

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very quickly or suddenly

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in an instant and with no delay

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slow day
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a long day that is unproductive and boring

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by degrees
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used to refer to a process that occurs slowly or step by step over time, rather than happening suddenly or all at once

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

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