in a New York minute

phrase

US, informal

: in a very short period of time : in an instant

He was down the stairs in a New York minute.

Examples of in a New York minute in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Likewise, be patient with issues related to a pet, because today’s Full Moon can trigger emotional arguments in a New York minute. — Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 3 Mar. 2026

Staff shortages, power outages, equipment breakdowns, delivery delays and unexpected news are just some examples of what could send your day south in a New York minute. — Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 26 Mar. 2025

Likewise, anything related to your job might suddenly go sideways in a New York minute. — Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 24 Nov. 2024

However, unexpected surprises and miscommunications with a friend or a group could make things go south in a New York minute. — Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 9 Nov. 2024

The political pendulum can swing slowly or in a New York minute, often depending on what unforeseen thing happens next. — Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 May 2024

Rhymes for in a New York minute

• linnet
• pinnate
• pinot