in no time (at all)

in no time (at all)

In a very little amount of time. That test was so easy, I was done in no time. The repair is a cinch. I should be finished in no time at all.See also: no, time

in no time (at all)

very quickly. (Compare this with in less than no time.) I'll be there in no time. It won't take long. I'll be finished in no time at all.See also: no, time

in no time

Also, in no time at all; in less than no time; in nothing flat. Almost instantly, immediately, as in The train will be here in no time at all, or He'll be finished in less than no time, or I'll be there in nothing flat. All these hyperbolic terms equate a very short time with "at once." [First half of 1800s] See also: no, time

in (less than/next to) ˈno time

so soon or so quickly that it is surprising: The kids will be leaving home in no time. ♢ She started learning Chinese last year and in less than no time she could hold a conversation in it. ♢ The meal was ready in next to no time.See also: no, time

in no time

Almost instantly; immediately.See also: no, time