Experiencing English 2, Unit 4 Calamities and Rescues Words and Expressions 7 instant: a moment of time Examples: Not for an instant did I believe he had lied Mr. Carey considered the question for an instant Passage B In the Nick of Time FRNSWUCGExperiencing English 2, Unit 4 Calamities and Rescues Passage B In the Nick of Time Words and Expressions 7. instant: a moment of time Examples: • Not for an instant did I believe he had lied. • Mr. Carey considered the question for an instant