He finished his homework quick as lightning.
quick as lightning
idiomExtremely quick.
Origin
disputed originIn allusion to the rapidity of flashes of lightning.
The waiter was quick as lightning and brought our drinks before we even finished ordering.
The seasoned athlete reacted quick as lightning, snatching the ball from the air before his opponent could even blink.
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lightning fast
Extremely fast, fast as lightning.
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lightning in a bottle
That which one seeks in attempting a difficult or challenging feat.
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lightning strike
A (sometimes unofficial) strike by workers with little or no warning.
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make quick work of
To accomplish a specified task easily and quickly.
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quick as a flash
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.