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In a trice

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Archaic Usage

Often found in historical or older texts, 'in a trice' is considered outdated in everyday modern English.

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The knights were ready for battle in a trice.
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Literary Flair

Used to add a poetic or whimsical tone to writing, 'in a trice' can make language sound more elegant.

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She vanished in a trice, like a fleeting shadow.
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Sudden Action

'In a trice' emphasizes the abruptness of an action, suggesting something happens unexpectedly fast.

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The scene was calm, but in a trice, the storm erupted.
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