How is the phrase en un abrir y cerrar de ojos translated from Spanish to English

English translation
before you know it
phrase

Muy pronto, antes de lo que uno espera.

very soon, sooner than expected

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  • Terminaremos este proyecto en un abrir y cerrar de ojos. — We'll finish this project before you know it.

  • En un abrir y cerrar de ojos los niños serán mayores. — Before you know it, the kids will be all grown up.

  • Sigue practicando y, en un abrir y cerrar de ojos, tocarás canciones enteras. — Just keep practising, and before you know it, you'll be playing whole songs.

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