in a heartbeat

idiom
UK: /ɪn ə ˈhɑːtˌbiːt/
US: /ɪn ə ˈhɑːrtˌbiːt/

  1. Very quickly; instantly. Meaning to do something without any hesitation.

    1. I would help her in a heartbeat if she needed it.
    2. If they offered me that job, I'd accept in a heartbeat, it's perfect for me.

  2. In a very short amount of time; almost immediately.

    1. The kids ate all the cookies in a heartbeat.
    2. The opportunity vanished in a heartbeat, leaving him with nothing.

Synonyms

instantly immediately straightaway in a flash
in a heartbeat noun

  1. A very short period of time; an instant.

    1. It happened in a heartbeat.
    2. The memory flashed before her eyes in a heartbeat, then was gone.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "in a heartbeat" in English means: Very quickly; instantly. Meaning to do something without any hesitation., In a very short amount of time; almost immediately..

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

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

Example usage of "in a heartbeat": "I would help her in a heartbeat if she needed it.". More examples on the page.