Meanings
From Middle English in the twynklyng of an iȝe, in þe twynklynk of an eiȝe, from the Bible, 1 Corinthians 15:52: We shall all be changed, in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet.
How to pronounce "in the twinkling of an eye":
AU
Immediately; instantaneously.
Example Sentences
1
He was gone in the twinkling of an eye, leaving everyone stunned.
2
The magician made the rabbit disappear in the twinkling of an eye.
3
The car in front of us stopped in the twinkling of an eye, causing a minor accident.
4
The children cleaned up their room in the twinkling of an eye to surprise their parents.
5
The restaurant staff served our meals in the twinkling of an eye.
