In two shakes Meaning in English
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.
Usage & Nuances
Strictly informal and often playful or friendly. Often heard as 'in two shakes of a lamb’s tail,' but 'in two shakes' alone has the same meaning. Use to promise quick action or reassure someone not to worry about waiting. Not used in formal writing.
Spanish: en un momento - en un abrir y cerrar de ojosPortuguese (BR): num instante - num piscar de olhosPortuguese (PT): num instante - num abrir e fechar de olhosChinese (Simplified): 很快 - 一眨眼的工夫Chinese (Traditional): 很快 - 一眨眼的工夫Hindi: बहुत जल्दी - पलक झपकते हीArabic: في لحظات - في لمح البصرBengali: এক মুহূর্তে - চোখের পলকেRussian: в мгновение ока - очень быстроJapanese: すぐに - あっという間にVietnamese: ngay lập tức - trong chớp mắtKorean: 금방 - 눈 깜짝할 사이에Turkish: hemen - göz açıp kapayıncaya kadarUrdu: پلک جھپکتے میں - فوراًIndonesian: sebentar lagi - secepat kilat
Example Sentences
I will finish my homework in two shakes.
basic
Dinner will be ready in two shakes.
basic
The repairman will come in two shakes.
basic
Don't worry, I'll be there in two shakes.
natural
Just wait here—I’ll sort it out in two shakes.
natural
She’ll call you back in two shakes if she’s not busy.
natural