| 单词 | in a heartbeat |
| 释义 | > as lemmasin a heartbeat b. A time like that between each contraction of the heart; a very short space of time; an instant, a moment. Frequently in in a heartbeat: immediately, at once. ΘΚΠ the world > time > relative time > immediacy > immediately [phrase] without restc1225 but bodea1300 without residence1488 before you know where you are1803 in a heartbeat1860 before (one) can say knife1874 1860 Atlantic Monthly Nov. 566/1 Mr. Lauderdale comprehended the whole matter at a heart-beat. 1864 Atlantic Monthly June 709/2 If once he had..let a smile well up and flood his eyes and lips and face, in a heart-beat it had faded. 1944 Boys' Life Apr. 24/4 In a heartbeat of time they had grown older. 1996 S. R. Donaldson This Day All Gods Die (1997) 474 After no more than a heartbeat of hesitation, Hyland conceded, ‘All right.’ 2002 Fangoria Mar. 70/3 But give me a great script and a paycheck and I'll do it in a heartbeat. < as lemmas |
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