in a flash

Example Sentences

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She finally got the job done after 39 minutes on her seventh chance, slamming a ball she was holding in her hand down on the court in a flash of anger.

From Barron's

Aunt Kitty smiled and nodded politely, but the moment Mrs. Maroney disappeared, she raced for the cellar door and was down the stairs in a flash.

From Literature

Then, in a flash, Spencer's career came to a halt.

From BBC

Perhaps the series will eventually return to 'normal' Test cricket as the series develops, but the smart money is on the Ashes zipping by in a flash.

From BBC

“All right . . .” Penelope was on her feet in a flash!

From Literature