New York minute
Plural
New York minutes
1
an extremely brief time duration
The idiom "New York minute" has emerged in the mid-20th century. The phrase is closely associated with the fast-paced lifestyle of New York City and the perception that time moves quickly there. It is used in various contexts and occasions to emphasize the rapidity or immediacy of a situation. It is commonly employed when describing events or actions that occur swiftly, without delay, or
- She finishes tasks in a New York minute, always ahead of schedule."
- He completed the project in a New York minute, impressing his colleagues.
- They will have to make a decision in a New York minute, as time is of the essence.
- They are working at a frantic pace, trying to get things done in a New York minute.
- The team was racing against the clock, working in a New York minute to meet the deadline.