quick as winking

English

Adverb

quick as winking (not comparable)

1. (simile) Synonym of quick as a wink
   • 1916, Adventure, volume 13, numbers 1-3, page 129:

     And then I got a shock, for a couple of ragged patriots standing close by, leaned over as Elliot moved, their eyes shining viciously, and quick as winking out came their pops, and I saw them ready and willing, yes, darned anxious to shoot.