en un abrir y cerrar de ojos

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en un abrir y cerrar de ojos
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
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An idiom is a phrase with a meaning different from the literal meaning of the separate words that make it up (e.g., break a leg).
(idiom)
(immediately)
a. in the blink of an eye
An idiom is a phrase with a meaning different from the literal meaning of the separate words that make it up (e.g., break a leg).
(idiom)
La app permite transferirle dinero a amigos en un abrir y cerrar de ojos.The app allows you to transfer money to friends in the blink of an eye.
b. in the twinkling of an eye
An idiom is a phrase with a meaning different from the literal meaning of the separate words that make it up (e.g., break a leg).
(idiom)
Te lo arreglo en un abrir y cerrar de ojos.I'll have this fixed for you in the twinkling of an eye.
c. in the wink of an eye
An idiom is a phrase with a meaning different from the literal meaning of the separate words that make it up (e.g., break a leg).
(idiom)
El carterista desapareció en un abrir y cerrar de ojos cuando oyó llegar el auto de policía.The pickpocket disappeared in the wink of an eye when he heard the police car coming.
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