canuckbabe's definitions

in like flynn

It’s suggested by some writers that the phrase really originated with another Flynn, Edward J Flynn—“Boss” Flynn—a campaign manager for the Democratic party during FDR’s presidency. Flynn’s machine in the South Bronx in New York was so successful at winning elections that his candidates seemed to get into office automatically.

in like Flynn was shortened to I’m Flynn, meaning “I’m in”.

by canuckbabe August 16, 2006