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In two shakes of a lamb's tail Meaning in English

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IN TOO SHAYKS uh LAMZ TAYL
in TOO SHAYKS uh LAMZ TAYL

Definition

This is an English idiom meaning 'very quickly' or 'in a very short time.' It suggests something will happen almost immediately.

Usage & Nuances

This is an informal and somewhat playful idiom, heard in spoken English rather than formal writing. Similar to 'in no time' or 'in a flash.' Not used for situations that take a lot of time. Often used to reassure someone that something will happen soon.

Spanish: en un abrir y cerrar de ojos - en un instantePortuguese (BR): num piscar de olhos - rapidinhoPortuguese (PT): num instante - num piscar de olhosChinese (Simplified): 一眨眼的功夫 - 非常快Chinese (Traditional): 一眨眼的工夫 - 非常快Hindi: पलक झपकते ही - बहुत जल्दीArabic: في لمح البصر - في غمضة عينBengali: এক পলকে - মুহূর্তেইRussian: в одно мгновение - в два счётаJapanese: あっという間に - すぐにVietnamese: trong nháy mắt - rất nhanhKorean: 눈 깜짝할 사이에 - 아주 빨리Turkish: göz açıp kapayıncaya kadar - hemenUrdu: آن کی پلک جھپکتے ہی - فوراًIndonesian: dalam sekejap mata - sangat cepat

Example Sentences

I'll be back in two shakes of a lamb's tail.

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Dinner will be ready in two shakes of a lamb's tail.

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She finished her homework in two shakes of a lamb's tail.

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Just wait here—I'll grab your coat in two shakes of a lamb's tail.

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If you call a taxi now, it’ll get here in two shakes of a lamb's tail.

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Hang tight, I’ll get it sorted in two shakes of a lamb's tail.

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