occur in a split second

To happen in an instant; to happen in less than a full second of time. The accident that took my leg occurred in a split second, but I've been coming to terms with the effects of it for years.

See also: occur, second, split

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occur
on advance notice
with advance notice
indication
a New York minute
York
lightning never strikes twice in the same place
advance notice
have an/(one's) ear close to the ground
have an ear to the ground

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