two shakes of a lamb's tail

a short length of time

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

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two shakes of a lamb's tail

very quickly, as soon as possible

popularized by Uma Thurman in the movie Pulp Fiction

Just make yourself a drink Vincent and i'll be down in two shakes of a lamb's tail.

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two shakes of a lamb's tail

To do something in a fast manner - as quicks a lambs tail shakes...twice

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

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two shakes of a lamb's tail

Colloquial phrase representing an undefined short time period

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

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two shakes of a lamb's tail

1. a slang phrase meaning a short period of time.
2. all that it takes to get some people to mount a sheep.

1. "i'll have that coffee out in two shakes of a lamb's tail!"
2. " did you see that! i think it likes me!"

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two shakes of a lamb's tail

To do something as soon as possible.

Person1: "Can I have a cheese burguer with fries?"
Person2: "Sure, I'll get it in two shakes of a lamb's tail"

Person1: "Get your ass over here!!"
Person2: "I'll be there in less than two shakes of a lamb's tail boss."

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two shakes of a lamb's tail

Quickly. The phrase is similar to "Before you can (insert action here)"

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

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