Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

in-two-shakes-of-a-lambs-tail

idiom
/ɪn tuː ʃeɪks əv ə læmz teɪl/
Definition
In a very short amount of time.
Examples
  • I’ll be back in two shakes of a lamb’s tail.
  • She finished her homework in two shakes of a lamb’s tail and went out to play.
Meaning
This phrase refers to something that will happen quickly, almost instantly.
Synonyms
  • in no time
  • in a jiffy
  • right away
  • in a flash