in the turn (also turning) of a hand: in a moment, instantly. In early use also †as thou turnest thine hand, †whiles thou might turn thy hand about…
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| 释义 | the world > time > duration > shortness or brevity in time > shortness in time [phrase] > instantaneously (16) as thou turnest thine handc1225 in the turn (also turning) of a hand: in a moment, instantly. In early use also †as thou turnest thine hand, †whiles thou might turn thy hand about… at a brusha1400 Hence at a brush, at the first brush, †to stand brush; ator after the first brush: at or after the first encounter or meeting. at one (also a) bruntc1450 at one (also a) brunt: by one stroke, at one fell swoop; at once, suddenly. Obsolete. with a whisk1487 A brief rapid sweeping movement; a sudden light stroke, rush, dart, etc.; a light stroke of a brush or other sweeping implement. Also transferred and… with a whip Sir John1550 A sudden, brisk, or hasty movement; a start; occasionally a sudden gust. Obsolete. (Cf. whip, int. adv.) in the turn (also turning) of a hand1564 in the turn (also turning) of a hand: in a moment, instantly. In early use also †as thou turnest thine hand, †whiles thou might turn thy hand about… with or at a wink1585 transferred. A moment of time, as being that occupied by a glance of the eyes; phr. in a wink (†withor at a wink), in a trice. (Cf. eyewink, n. 3.) at a blowa1616 Phrases. at a blow, or at one blow: by one stroke; figurative by one vigorous act; suddenly; at once. in a wink1693 transferred. A moment of time, as being that occupied by a glance of the eyes; phr. in a wink (†withor at a wink), in a trice. (Cf. eyewink, n. 3.) at a stroke1709 Phrases. at one stroke, at a stroke: with a single blow; figurative, all at once. in or wi' a whid1719 A quick noiseless movement, esp. of a hare. in the trip of a minute1728 figurative. in the trip of a minute, in the movement or passage of a minute, in a minute's space. with a thrash1870 figurative. with a thrash: very quickly; at once. Cf. at a blow at blow, n.1 4a, at a stroke at stroke, n.1 2e. Obsolete. rare. the twinkling of a bedpost1871 A post of a bed, one of the upright supports of the framework of a bed. Also in the twinkling of a bedpost: cf. bedstaff, n.; between you and me a… in a whisk1900 A brief rapid sweeping movement; a sudden light stroke, rush, dart, etc.; a light stroke of a brush or other sweeping implement. Also transferred and… in jig-time1916 in phrase in jig-time expressing a very short space of time. |
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