Two shakes of a lamb's tail Meaning in English
expression
TOO SHAYKS uh AY-uh LAMZ TAYL
TOO SHAYKS ov AY LAMZ TAYL
Definition
A humorous way to say something will happen very quickly or in a very short time.
Usage & Nuances
This phrase is old-fashioned, playful, and informal—mainly used in friendly conversation or storytelling. It means 'very quickly.' More common in British than American English. Similar to 'in a flash' or 'in no time.' Avoid in formal writing.
Spanish: en un abrir y cerrar de ojos - en un instantePortuguese (BR): num piscar de olhos - em um instantePortuguese (PT): num piscar de olhos - em um instanteChinese (Simplified): 一眨眼的功夫 - 非常快Chinese (Traditional): 一眨眼的功夫 - 非常快Hindi: पल भर में - झटपटArabic: في لمح البصر - بسرعة البرقBengali: চোখের পলকে - মুহূর্তেইRussian: мгновенно - в два счётаJapanese: あっという間に - 一瞬でVietnamese: nháy mắt - trong chớp mắtKorean: 눈 깜짝할 사이에 - 순식간에Turkish: göz açıp kapayıncaya kadar - anındaUrdu: پلک جھپکتے میں - فوراًIndonesian: sekejap - dalam hitungan detik
Example Sentences
I'll finish my homework 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 can clean her room in two shakes of a lamb's tail.
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Hang on, I’ll be there in two shakes of a lamb’s tail.
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If you call him, he’ll answer in two shakes of a lamb’s tail.
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Just wait, this will be done in two shakes of a lamb's tail—promise!
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