Expression: in two ticks

[Deya]

English Language Proficiency Tests, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #71 "Two For You", question 5

I'll see to that in two ......... and it'll be all over in a minute.

(a) times
(b) crosses
(c) ticks
(d) strikes

English Language Proficiency Tests, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #71 "Two For You", answer 5

I'll see to that in two ticks and it'll be all over in a minute.

Correct answer: (c) ticks

Your answer was: incorrect
I'll see to that in two strikes and it'll be all over in a minute.
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Hi,
The meaning of 'in two ticks' is clear (in no time, right) but why there is 'to'?

Deya

[Alan]

Hi Deya,

I'll see to that means I'll arrange that. See to means arrange/organise.

Alan
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[Guest]

Thank you, Alan.
It's another new expression to remember :wink: