How to Pronounce "in two shakes"
expression
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈtu/ /ˈʃeɪks
in TOO SHAYKS
ˈɪn/ /tˈuː/ /ʃˈeɪks
in TOO SHAYKS
Definition
Very quickly; in a very short amount of time. This is an informal expression used when you want to say something will happen soon.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈtu/ /ˈʃeɪks
British English
ˈɪn/ /tˈuː/ /ʃˈeɪks
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in TOO SHAYKS
UK
in TOO SHAYKS
Listen in Context
I will finish my homework in two shakes.
Dinner will be ready in two shakes.
The repairman will come in two shakes.
Don't worry, I'll be there in two shakes.