I can finish this task in no time.
no time
idiomA very short period of time.
The train was so fast that we arrived at our destination in no time at all.
With the new software installed, the computer processed the complex data in no time, leaving the researchers free to focus on their analysis.
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a week is a long time in politics
In politics, much change can occur in a short space of time.
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about time
Far past the desired time.
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any time now
Very soon.
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any time soon
soon
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better luck next time
Used to wish somebody hope in future success after a failure.
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bide one's time
To wait, especially for a suitable opportunity.
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borrowed time
A period of time whose precise duration is not known but which can be expected to be quite limited, and at the end of which one's situation, benefits, or opportunities will be entirely terminated.
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burn time
To waste time unnecessarily.
Last updated April 17, 2026