How long · Time and plans
in no time
very quickly
If something happens in no time, it happens very quickly.
This vs that
You'll get used to the new system in no time.
Learning a new language takes time.
Hear it in real life
Will it take long to get there?
No, we'll be there in no time.
Give me ten minutes and I'll have dinner ready in no time.
Which sounds natural?
Psst — which one would you actually say?
The fixed phrase sounds warmer and more natural in everyday reassurance.
The mistake everyone makes
Not: I will finish it in short time.
Say: I'll finish it in no time.
Use the fixed phrase 'in no time' without an article.
Say it together
Whole chunks natives use with it.
do something in no time
Don't worry about the washing-up—we'll do it in no time.
She found the address in no time.
Phrases to borrow
More for talking about how long.
for quite a while
We've been waiting here for quite a while.
last for ages
The journey seemed to last for ages.
How long words
Time and plans · How long: the words around “in no time”.
More connectionsEasy to mix up · More how long words9
Your turn: say it out loud
You'll have it done in no time.
Say it out loud two or three times, until it feels like yours.
in no time
very quickly
“Give me ten minutes and I'll have dinner ready in no time.”
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