Before one could say something!
This idiom or expression means:
Quickly.
Very fast.
He was fastest locksmith I’ve ever seen. He unlocked the door before I could say “This is the door!”
At a moment’s notice.
This idiom or expression means:
Quickly.
Very fast.
Don’t worry! Just call me and I’ll be there at a moment’s notice.
Just like that.
This idiom or expression means:
Quickly.
Very fast.
My wife is very strong. She could break my neck just like that!
Nother example:
A. Did it take them long to change your tire?
B. No, they did it just like that!!
Jump the gun.
This idiom or expression means:
Acting too quickly or without thinking.
Starting something before you’re supposed to.
A. Detective, the man you’re holding has only one ear. Is it true he’s the One Eared Burglar?
B. Sorry, we won’t jump the gun on his identity before a full investigation!
Blink of an eye.
This idiom or expression means:
Quickly.
Very fast.
In this dry weather you can lose your house to fire in the blink of an eye.
ASAP.
This idiom or expression abbreviation stands for:
As Soon As Possible.
I need your help ASAP.
Don’t be long.
This idiom or expression like sentence means:
Do it quickly.
Come back soon.
Don’t take too much time.
Hand over fist. Hand over foot.
This idiom or expression means:
Fast.
Quickly.
Before the recession everybody was making money hand over fist.
At a moment’s notice.
This idiom or expression means:
Quickly.
At any time.
On the double.
This idiom or expression means:
Quickly.
Right away.
When someone says “Come here, on the double,” they mean something like “Come here, right now.”
