あれよあれよ

expression, interjection

while surprised; suddenly; before one knows it

Describes something happening so quickly or unexpectedly that one is caught off guard. Often used in the set phrase あれよあれよという間に (in the blink of an eye).

See also: あれよあれよという間に (あれよあれよというまに) · あれよあれよといううちに

• あれよあれよという間まに、彼かれは社しゃ長ちょうになった。

  Before anyone knew it, he became the company president.

• あれよあれよといううちに、行ぎょう列れつができていた。

  Suddenly, a line had formed.