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two shakes of a lamb's tail 

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."

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."

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.

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!"

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.