what does 'en un plis' mean

Question

I was reading a blog and found this expression - 'en un plis', but couldn't find the translation. I thought it might be a misprint, or if no, what does it stand for?

Answer 1

No, it is neither a misprint nor a typo. It´s just an informal expression.

Terminó el trabajo en un plis-plas. ----> She finished the job in the blink of an eye

thanks!! - PearCloud, Jan 12, 2011

Answer 2

Hola Pear cloud,

I agree with mediterrunio." En un plis" means to do something very quick or in a very short time. It's a common expression, people would understand you if you say for example Vuelvo en un plis. I'll come back in a minute.

I hope this will help you.

Miguel

thanks! it did help! thanks for the example as well! - PearCloud, Jan 12, 2011

Answer 3

I think don't think it's a misprint, it just French. "Un pli" is a fold, a crease, or sometimes a letter. The members who are trained in ballet will recognize "plié" which is a common ballet movement. So "en un pli" means "in a fold / crease". Which could very well translate to "very quickly" or "in a jiffy".

Answer 4

AFAIK there is no word "plis". Must be a misprint.

Answer 5

It must be a misprint.