In/like a flash

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Pro Tip 1/3

Use it when something happens unexpectedly and very quickly, like a surprise.

The power went out in a flash during the storm.

Pro Tip 2/3

Ideal for describing very rapid actions or reactions, often within seconds.

He caught the ball in a flash.

Pro Tip 3/3

It's casual and perfect for informal conversations, not for formal writing.

I'll be back in a flash, don't worry!

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