词组 | twinkly |
释义 | (redirected from twinkly)in the twinkle of an eyeImmediately; very quickly; at once. (A variant of the more common "in the twinkling of an eye.") Just call us on this number if you have any problems, and we'll be back in the twinkle of an eye. Don't worry, boss, I'll have this report typed up in the twinkle of an eye! twinkle in (one's) eye1. A facial expression that denotes happiness, amusement, or knowledge of a secret. Just when Rita thought all hope was lost, Jared got a twinkle in his eye that told her he had a plan to get them both out of that sticky situation. 2. A hope or plan that is not yet in existence. You were not even a twinkle in your mother's eye when that photo was taken. twinkle in (one's) father's eyeA phrase used to describe the time before one's birth. I never knew my grandparents; they died when I was just a twinkle in my father's eye. when (one) was a twinkle in (one's) father's eyeBefore one was born. I never knew my grandparents—they died when I was a twinkle in my father's eye. twinkle with something[for someone's eyes] to sparkle because of something. Her eyes twinkled with laughter. Tom's eyes twinkled with recognition when he saw Gwen again. a twinkle in someone's eyeora gleam in someone's eyeIf a plan or project is only a twinkle in or a gleam in someone's eye, it is only at the stage of being considered as a possibility. Projects that a few years back were just a twinkle in the planners' eyes are now bricks and cement. At this point, space-launched weapons were still only a gleam in his eye. Note: You can also talk about a glint in someone's eye. The European central bank was still no more than a glint in its creators' eyes. Note: Words such as gleam, glint and twinkle can be used to describe the way people's eyes shine or reflect the light. They often suggest hidden energy, emotion, or humour and refer to the excitement of having a particular idea before putting it into practice. a twinkle in someone's eyesomething that is still in the pre-planning stage and on which no action has yet been taken, especially a child not as yet conceived. informal |
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