Blink Of An Eye (Noun)
Meaning
A very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat); "if I had the chance I'd do it in a flash".
Classification
Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.
Examples
- The new smartphone sold out in the blink of an eye, leaving many customers disappointed.
- She made the decision to quit her job in the blink of an eye after realizing her true passion.
- The fire spread through the building in the blink of an eye, trapping several people inside.
- The stock market can change in the blink of an eye, making it a high-risk investment.
- The accident happened in the blink of an eye, and before anyone could react, it was too late.