in the twinkling of an eye

== English == === Etymology === From Middle English in the twynklyng of an iȝe, in þe twynklynk of an eiȝe, from the Bible, 1 Corinthians 15:52: We shall all be changed, in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. === Pronunciation === === Prepositional phrase === in the twinkling of an eye (idiomatic) Immediately; instantaneously. ==== Synonyms ==== in the wink of an eye, in the blink of an eye ==== Translations ====