This meaning shows a quick, bright light that appears suddenly. It often happens with cameras or lightning. The light is very short and fast.
The camera made a bright flash.
A flash of lightning lit the sky.
This is the action of a light or something bright appearing suddenly and then disappearing fast. People can also 'flash' emotions like anger with their eyes.
The light flashed in the dark room.
Her eyes flashed with anger.
Here, ‘flash’ means a quick feeling or thought that comes suddenly. It can be a strong emotion or a sudden idea in the mind.
He had a flash of anger suddenly.
A flash of an idea came to her mind.
This meaning is about the small light on a camera to help take clear photos when it is dark. The light flashes quickly when the photo is taken.
Turn on the camera flash now.
The flash helps take night photos.
As an adjective, ‘flash’ describes something happening very fast or for a very short time. It means the event does not last long.
He gave a flash answer quickly.
She made a flash decision fast.
This is the action of quickly showing or exposing something, like an object or an expression, usually for a short time to get attention.
He flashed his ID at the guard.
She flashed a smile at me.
This meaning relates to a quick bright light produced by electronic devices like cameras or screens. It is a sharp and brief light.
A flash came from the computer screen.
The flash on the phone lit up quickly.
This means a quick and brief visible change in a person's face or eyes that shows a strong feeling. It is very fast and hard to miss.
There was a flash of joy in her eyes.
A flash of fear crossed his face.
This informal use means to show or reveal body parts quickly, sometimes to get attention or surprise others. It can be serious or playful.
He flashed his badge to the police.
She flashed her smile at the crowd.
