two shakes of a lambs tail

Soon. Originally from areas in Yorkshire and Wales. Spread throughout the Southern Hemisphere in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, mostly in parts of Australia and the whole of New Zealand.

Kiwi #1, "Hey bru, have you finished with that beautiful young sheep? Is it my turn yet?"
Kiwi #2, "Yeah cuz, just gimme two shakes of a lamb's tail to clean myself up here. Primo Flossy."

by The Strut September 29, 2004

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!"

by vulveeta September 1, 2003

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."

by TheOhJeez November 2, 2009

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."

by Lezard Valeth September 1, 2003

two shakes of a lamb's tail

The act of doing something fast or in a quick manner. 'Two shakes of a lamb's tail' is a phrase usually used at cheap hic resturants or your nearest Circut City.

Waiter: "Yes, sir! I'll get those 7 A1 Imported steaks, 4 baby back ribs, 2 side orders of caeser salads including 1000 Island Dressing with extra olives and the tall Black Russian, in two shakes of a lamb's tail!"

Circut City Employee: "Some wires? I'll get that for you in two shakes of a lamb's tail!"

by Phatal August 30, 2003

two shakes of a lamb's tail

A worn out cleche of an expression used by little kids and kindergarden teachers.

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

by Anonymous August 31, 2003

Down in two shakes of a lamb's tail

A phrase used for saying that you'll be very soon or very quick.

"Go make yourself a drink and i'll be down in two shakes of a lamb's tail" said Mia to Vincent on the intercom in the movie Pulp Fiction.

by 99Ninety December 10, 2021