"in a snap" meaning in English

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Adverb

Etymology: From phrases such as in the snap of one's fingers, etc. Etymology templates: {{m|en|in the snap of one's fingers}} in the snap of one's fingers Head templates: {{en-adverb|-}} in a snap (not comparable)
  1. At once, almost immediately, very quickly or suddenly. Tags: not-comparable
    Sense id: en-in_a_snap-en-adv-7GM-wZmc Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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