im Handumdrehen
Translation
in no time, in a jiffy
Examples
Er hat die Aufgabe im Handumdrehen erledigt.
He finished the task in no time.
Das Problem war im Handumdrehen gelöst.
The problem was solved in a jiffy.
Grammar Patterns
to do ((sth.)) in a jiffy Er erledigt die Arbeit im Handumdrehen.
Similar Words
Synonyms: blitzschnell (lightning-fast), sofort (immediately); Antonyms: langsam (slowly)
Etymology
From 'Hand' (hand) and 'umdrehen' (to turn around). Literally 'in the turning of a hand'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a magician performing a trick with a quick turn of the hand. The action is completed instantly.