Windows minute
A reference to time where the culculated period bears no connection to the reality of that time span. Used to understate the significance of accurate measurement.
Origin: Microsoft Windows' inability to convey an accurate file download, or transfer, time.
Origin: Microsoft Windows' inability to convey an accurate file download, or transfer, time.
I'll be there in a windows minute.
Translation: I'll be there sooner or later, perhaps.
Translation: I'll be there sooner or later, perhaps.