He caught his prey in a flash.

Meaning: This sentence describes how the cheetah quickly caught its prey.

Choice of Words: Prey is an animal that is hunted or killed by another animal for food. Caught means to capture or seize something. Flash means a sudden burst of light or energy.

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Related Expressions

• Swam swiftly, caught slippery prey.
• Finally, the cat caught the mouse, its sharp teeth sinking into its prey.
• The cat skillfully caught its prey in its sharp claws.
• Prey caught, lizard's hunger sated.
• Prey was caught.
• His breath caught in his throat, choking him with terror.
• Clouds gather, thunder roar, lightning flash.
• The squirrel scampered up the tree in a flash.
• The squirrel scurried up the tree in a flash.
• Meteors, streaks of light, flash across the sky.