in a heartbeat
idiom
US, informal
: in a very brief time : without any delay or hesitation
Even though the job was difficult, he says he'd agree to do it again in a heartbeat.
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But, in a heartbeat, governments could intervene and shut these things down.
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Joshua Keating, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
The single collects both a gold plaque and a platinum one at the same time, going from no awards to two in a heartbeat.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2024
Growing up may happen in a heartbeat, but growing apart is not an option for the cast of The Wonder Years.
—Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 13 July 2024
Ask Amy: Wife is concerned about husband’s pot use
Readers Speak: Changing the mind in a heartbeat
David R. Cameron: The CT conviction integrity unit worked.
—Hartford Courant, 13 June 2024
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Joshua Keating, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
The single collects both a gold plaque and a platinum one at the same time, going from no awards to two in a heartbeat.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2024
Growing up may happen in a heartbeat, but growing apart is not an option for the cast of The Wonder Years.
—Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 13 July 2024
Ask Amy: Wife is concerned about husband’s pot use
Readers Speak: Changing the mind in a heartbeat
David R. Cameron: The CT conviction integrity unit worked.
—Hartford Courant, 13 June 2024
See all Example Sentences for in a heartbeat
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“In a heartbeat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20a%20heartbeat. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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