in the twinkling of an eye

in the twinkling of an eye
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
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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)
(general)
a. en un abrir y cerrar de los ojos
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)
Don't you worry. I'll come by your house and have that sink fixed in the twinkling of an eye.No te preocupes. Me paso por tu casa y tendré arreglado ese fregadero en un abrir y cerrar de los ojos.
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