What does two shakes of a lamb’s tail mean?
Idiom Meaning:
very soon or quickly
Examples of this Idiom in Movies & TV Shows:
Pulp Fiction (1994)
Time of Scene:
Mia Wallace: Hi Vincent. I’m getting dressed. The door’s open. Come inside and make yourself a drink.
Vincent Vega: Hello?
Mia Wallace: Vincent. Vincent… I’m on the intercom.
Vincent Vega: Where is it? Where is the intercom?
Mia Wallace: It’s on the wall by the two African fellows. To your right. Warm… warmer. Disco.
Vincent Vega: Hello.
Mia Wallace: Push the button if you want to talk.
Vincent Vega: Hello.
Mia Wallace: Go make yourself a drink and I’ll be down in two shakes of a lamb’s tail. The bar is by the fireplace.
Vincent Vega: Okay.
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