How would you say "something is gone so quickly" in figurative way? Hi, let me ask you some questions. I am trying to find the best translation for this phrase "something is gone so quickly" used figuratively. (which is invisible to the eye. i.e. feelings, motivations or something like that...) Q1. Could I say like this: "X is gone, that was like bubbles?" makes sense? Or... Q2. How would you express this situation more naturally? (I would love to using a metaphor like bubbles.) Your help is very much appreciated as always!- Sorry.. I am not good at explaining my thoughts. Hope someone sort of understand what I am trying to say here...Thanks.