In no time

Meaning

The idiom "in no time" means to do something very quickly or easily. It can also mean that an event will happen very soon or without any delay.

Usage

• She finished her homework in no time and went out to play with her friends.
• The train arrived in no time, and we were able to catch our connecting flight on time.
• We reached the destination in no time, thanks to the excellent navigation system.
• In no time, the storm passed away, leaving behind only a few drops of rain.
• He completed his project in no time and submitted it before the deadline. The usage of this idiom can vary depending on the context. For example, if someone is talking about their personal achievement, they might say "I finished my presentation in no time." On the other hand, if someone is discussing an event or a phenomenon that happened quickly, they might say "The project was completed in no time."

Roots and History

The origin of this idiom can be traced back to Old English. The phrase "innan tidan" means "within time," "without delay," or "in time." Over time, the phrase evolved into its current form, which means doing something very quickly or easily.

Synonyms in English

• In a jiffy
• In no time at all
• Without delay
• At once
• Immediately

Synonyms in other languages

• Spanish - En poco tiempo (meaning "in a little time")
• French - À bientôt (meaning "see you soon")
• Italian - Ci vediamo presto (meaning "we'll meet again soon")
• German - Bald (meaning "soon")
• Chinese - 马马马，一会儿 (meaning "rush rush rush, in a little while")

Similar Idioms

• in mint condition

• in due course

• in the meantime