THE IDIOM COLLECTION LEARN & PRACTISE
In no time
Understand the meaning. See it in context. Make it yours.
01 / UNDERSTAND
Meaning in plain English
Very quickly or very soon.
02 / SEE IT IN CONTEXT
The expression in a sentence
- With everyone helping, we cleared the room in no time.
03 / CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING
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With everyone helping, we cleared the room ________.
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In no time — Very quickly or very soon.
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Very quickly or very soon.
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When to use it
Use it conversationally for something completed fast or expected to happen soon. It often reassures someone, but avoid unrealistic promises.
More examples in context
- You will recognise the basic symbols in no time with a little practice.
- The queue moved quickly, and we were inside in no time.
Usage note
“In no time at all” adds emphasis. It does not literally mean that zero time passes, and it is different from “have no time,” meaning lack time.
A short conversation
A: Will it take long to set out the chairs?
B: Not with four of us helping. We will finish in no time.
A: I will start at the back.
One more practice question
What does “They finished in no time” mean?
A. They finished very quickly.
B. They did not finish because time stopped.
Check your answer
A. The idiom emphasises speed, not a literal absence of time.
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Meaning and usage checked against Cambridge Dictionary. Explanations, examples and conversation are original.