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Correct Answer: (A) instantly
Idiomatic phrases and their meanings are a crucial part of NTRCA English vocabulary sections.
"In no time" — Meaning and Usage:
— "In no time" means very quickly, almost immediately, without delay
— It is an adverbial phrase of time
— Synonyms: instantly, immediately, shortly, before long, very soon
— Example: "The repairman fixed the car in no time."
— Example: "She finished her homework in no time."
Why others are wrong:
✗ hardly — means "almost not" or "barely" (বিরলে, কদাচিৎ) — opposite meaning
✗ always — means "at all times" — unrelated
✗ never — means "at no time" — opposite meaning
More useful idiomatic time expressions:
— "In the nick of time" = just in time, barely in time
— "Once in a blue moon" = very rarely
— "In no time" = very quickly
— "Behind time" = late, delayed
— "From time to time" = occasionally
Source: Oxford Dictionary of Idioms; English Vocabulary in Use; NTRCA Question Bank.