A1 Idiom Neutral

눈 깜짝할 새.

nun kkamjjakhal sae.

In the blink of an eye.

Meaning

Extremely quickly, in a very short amount of time.

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Cultural Background

Koreans often use this to express how busy their lives are. The 'blink' metaphor is universal because human biology is the same.

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Use with speed verbs

It sounds most natural with verbs like '지나가다' (pass) or '끝나다' (finish).

Meaning

Extremely quickly, in a very short amount of time.

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Use with speed verbs

It sounds most natural with verbs like '지나가다' (pass) or '끝나다' (finish).

Test Yourself

Complete the sentence.

시간이 ____ 지나갔다.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 눈 깜짝할 새에

The phrase describes speed.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the sentence. Fill Blank A1

시간이 ____ 지나갔다.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 눈 깜짝할 새에

The phrase describes speed.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No, it is only for short, sudden events.

Related Phrases

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순식간에

synonym

In an instant

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찰나

similar

A moment

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