Usually means: Very quick, almost instantaneous moment.
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Definitions from Wiktionary (blink of an eye)

▸ noun:  (idiomatic) A moment (a very short period of time).

Similar:
wink, twinkling, flash, trice, jiffy, instant, New York minute, split second, eyewink, heartbeat, more...

Opposite:
slow motion, leisurely, unhurried

Phrases:
in the blink of an eye, in a blink of an eye, less than the blink of an eye, more...

Adjectives:
nictitating, blinky, squint, twinkling, pink, blinking, asquint, winky, glint, pinky, glare

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Similar:
wink, twinkling, flash, trice, jiffy, instant, New York minute, split second, eyewink, heartbeat, more...

Opposite:
slow motion, leisurely, unhurried

Phrases:
in the blink of an eye, in a blink of an eye, less than the blink of an eye, more...

Adjectives:
nictitating, blinky, squint, twinkling, pink, blinking, asquint, winky, glint, pinky, glare



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