a New York minute
a New York minute
A very short amount of time. Typically used to indicate that something will happen immediately or very quickly. A reference to the notion that things happen at a more rapid pace in New York City. I'd quit my job in a New York minute if I ever won the lottery.
See also: minute, new, York
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
a New York minute
a very short time; a moment. US informalSee also: minute, new, York
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
a New York ˈminute
(American English) a very short period of time; very quickly: Everything can change in a New York minute. I loved the hotel and would stay there again in a New York minute!This may refer to the idea that everything and everybody moves quickly in New York.
See also: minute, new, York
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- York
- on advance notice
- with advance notice
- indication
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- advance notice
- go off without a hitch
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- what's the deal
- Lightning never strikes twice