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Taka Posted 21 years ago
Grammar

N.W sec?

Would I buy it again? In a New York second.

What does 'a New York second' mean?
  

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Hi Taka, The underlying idea is that New York is a fast-paced city, so 'a second in New York is shorter than a second anywhere else'. The standard expression I have heard many times is 'in a New York minute'. The meaning is 'very quickly, without hesitation'.

— Clive

  • Hi Taka, The underlying idea is that New York is a fast-paced city, so 'a second in New York is shorter than a second anywhere else'.
  • The standard expression I have heard many times is 'in a New York minute'.
  • The meaning is 'very quickly, without hesitation'.
  • Clive
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Hi Taka,

The underlying idea is that New York is a fast-paced city, so 'a second in New York is shorter than a second anywhere else'. The standard expression I have heard many times is 'in a New York minute'. The meaning is 'very quickly, without hesitation'.

Clive
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Very interesting!

Thank you, Clive!
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