American Idioms and Expressions

Blink Of An Eye Idiom

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Blink of an eye
What does Blink of an eye mean?
If something happens in the blink of an eye, it happens so fast it is almost impossible to notice it.

Some Random Idioms
according to Hoyle
What does "according to Hoyle" mean?
according to the rules (Hoyle wrote a well-known book about card games) According to Hoyle, we were not permitted to enter the convention center early but in reality we were able to enter at almost any time.

off one`s hands
What does "off one`s hands" mean?
to no longer be in one`s care or possessionI sold my old computer and got it off my hands.
Even Stevens
What does "Even Stevens" mean?
If everything is equal between people, they are even Stevens.
at peace
What does "at peace" mean?
to be peaceful, to be happyThe woman was relaxed and at peace after her friend's funeral.
a matter of life and death
What does "a matter of life and death" mean?
an issue of great urgencyIt was a matter of life and death to rescue the young boy from the water quickly.
A problem shared is a problem halved
What does "A problem shared is a problem halved" mean?
If you talk about your problems, it will make you feel better.
show-off
What does "show-off" mean?
a person who brags a lotThe girl is a show-off and is always trying to impress other people.
take (someone's) breath away
What does "take (someone's) breath away" mean?
to overwhelm someone with beauty or grandeur, to cause someone to be out of breath The beauty of the mountain lake took my breath away.

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