in a flash

idiom
UK: /ɪn ə flæʃ/
US: /ɪn ə flæʃ/

  1. Very quickly or suddenly; almost instantly.

    1. The rain stopped in a flash, and the sun came out.
    2. I knew I needed to leave, so I packed my bags in a flash and left.

Synonyms

instantly immediately
in a flash adverb

  1. Happening very quickly.

    1. The pizza was ready in a flash.
    2. The repair was completed in a flash by the experienced technician.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "in a flash" is /ɪn ə flæʃ/ in British English and /ɪn ə flæʃ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "in a flash": instantly, immediately.

Example usage of "in a flash": "The rain stopped in a flash, and the sun came out.". More examples on the page.