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Meaning of before you know it
The primary meaning of "before you know it" is to indicate that something will happen or be done soon or quickly.
Etymology of before you know it
The phrase "before you know it" is of unclear origin, but it is believed to have been in use since the mid-19th century.
The phrase is likely a conjunction of "before" (from Old English "bevoran", meaning "in front of") and "you know it" (a phrase used to express the idea that something will happen suddenly or unexpectedly).
Synonyms
in no time
soon
presently
shortly
briefly
instantly
immediately
promptly
quickly
swiftly
rapidly
speedily
fast
hastily
abruptly
suddenly
all at once
in a flash
in an instant
before long
in a short time
in a little while
momentarily
transiently
temporarily
ephemeral
fugacious
transitory
fleeting
brief
short-lived
temporary
impermanent
Definitions
- Used to indicate that something will happen or be done soon or quickly, often unexpectedly.
- * Used to emphasize that a period of time will pass quickly or seem short.
Usage Examples
- You'll be finished with your project before you know it.
- * The summer will be over before you know it.
- * She'll be walking and talking before you know it.