quick as lightning

adj, adv — 2 senses

quick as lightning

adj

Etymology In allusion to the rapidity of flashes of lightning.

1

Idiomatic Extremely quick.

quick as lightning

adv

Etymology In allusion to the rapidity of flashes of lightning.

1

Idiomatic Extremely quickly.

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