quick as a flash
Extremely quick.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“He finished his homework quick as a flash.”
“The waiter noticed the empty glass and, quick as a flash, brought a fresh refill to the table.”
“Sensing the predator nearby, the small lizard darted into the shadows, moving quick as a flash to escape certain danger.”
In reference to the rapidity of flashes of lightning.
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flash back
To recall or remember something; to experience a flashback.
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flash for cash
Pertaining to a scam where a motorist flashes their headlights to indicate to another driver to proceed against normal give-way rules, then runs into them and sues for damages.
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flash the cash
To spend money, especially in an ostentatious manner; to pay up.
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make quick work of
To accomplish a specified task easily and quickly.
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quick as lightning
Extremely quick.
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quick buck
A large sum of money earned easily and quickly.
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quick off the mark
fast to act or react
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quick on one's feet
sharp-witted.
Last updated August 10, 2026