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In A New York Minute

The idiom "in a New York minute" means very quickly or immediately. It is often used to describe a situation where something happens very fast or without delay.

The phrase originated in New York City, where everything moves at a fast pace. In New York, people are always in a hurry, and they don't waste time. So, when someone says they will do something "in a New York minute," it means they will do it right away or as soon as possible.

For example, if someone asks you if you want to go to a concert tonight, and you reply, "I would go in a New York minute," it means you are eager to go and would not hesitate to say yes.

Overall, the phrase "in a New York minute" is used to emphasize the speed and urgency of a situation.


The usage of the idiom 'In A New York Minute' in a sentence

• He would buy that expensive sports car in a New York minute if he won the lottery.

• I would pack up and move to Europe in a New York minute if I had the opportunity.

• I would take that job offer in a New York minute if it paid well.

• I would jump on a plane to go on vacation in Hawaii in a New York minute if I had the chance.

• I would help you in a New York minute if you need me to.

• I would help you in a new york minute if you asked me to.

• The company had to close down in a new york minute due to the sudden loss of their major clients.

• The stock market crashed in a new york minute causing many investors to lose millions of dollars.

• She fell in love with him in a new york minute when he saved her from falling down the stairs.

• I would quit my job in a new york minute if I won the lottery.

• The politician changed his mind in a new york minute when he saw the poll numbers were not in his favor.

• She would leave her current job in a New York minute if she got a better offer.

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