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• In the blink of an eye

  This idiom describes something that happens extremely quickly or instantaneously.

• In the long run

  It refers to the eventual outcome or effect of something over an extended period, often contrasting with immediate results.

• Lost in the mists of time

  Refers to things from the very distant past whose exact details or origins are no longer known or remembered.

• Many moons ago

  refers to a long time in the past, often conveying a sense of nostalgia or distance.

• Countdown begins

  This phrase signals the start of a period of time leading up to a significant, often anticipated, event.

• For donkey's years

  This idiom describes a duration of time that feels extremely long or has been a very extended period.

• Forty days and forty nights

  This phrase describes a long, unspecified period, often implying a time of trial, waiting, or significant duration, directly referencing periods found in biblical narratives.

• All day

  Continuously throughout the entire day, often used to emphasize a prolonged effort, enjoyment, or duration.

• Cutting it close

  To complete a task or arrive at a destination with very little time, space, or margin to spare.

• A distant memory

  Something that happened a long time ago and is no longer fresh or vivid in one's mind.

• Not in a million years

  To declare with absolute certainty that something will never happen or that one will never do something.

• Running out of time

  To have very little time left before a deadline or event, often causing a sense of urgency.

• At one's leisure

  To do something at a time and pace that is convenient and comfortable for oneself, without rushing or pressure.

• From dawn till dusk

  This phrase describes the entire period of daylight, from the very beginning of morning until night falls.

• The whole day long

  Throughout the entire duration of the day, from morning until night, without interruption.

• From morning till night

  This phrase describes something that occurs continuously throughout the entire day, from its beginning at dawn to its end in darkness.

• Throughout the day

  From morning until evening, covering the entire duration of a day without interruption.

• Day long

  Lasting for the entire duration of a single day.

• Hour after hour

  This phrase describes an extended period of time, emphasizing continuous and often monotonous activity.

• Non-stop

  Continuing without any pause or interruption.

• In a flash

  To happen or be done extremely quickly or instantaneously.

• In an instant

  Extremely quickly; almost immediately.

• In a jiffy

  To do something very quickly; in a very short amount of time.

• Straight away

  Immediately; without any delay or hesitation.

• At a moment's notice

  Immediately, without any prior warning or time to prepare.

• Instantly

  Immediately and without any delay.

• Without delay

  To do something immediately and promptly, with no postponement or hesitation.