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Generally, to be quickly or especially successful, often when referring to seduction or other sexual adventures. Traditionally said to refer to classic film star and notorious womanizer Errol Flynn, though that isn't definitive.
Relax. You're there. She's practically eating out of your hand. Just buy her another drink and you'll be in like Flynn.
by Flinder March 17, 2004
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by blank babushka October 24, 2009
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To be very successful very quickly, especially in regard to sex. The phrase usually refers to Errol Flynn, an Australian-born actor who was famous for his life of excess, and was acquitted of statutory rape charges.
by Ben March 13, 2004
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When you know you’ve got it made and are personally off the hook with what will likely be zero prison time.
Having a lengthy military and intelligence background as Michael does, he knew how to pull out all the needed information to be in like Flynn.
by Dr Bunnygirl December 09, 2018
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To succeed in attaining a goal, especially in the sexual sense and for a man.
Refers to Errol Flynn the actor, noted for his large number of successful pursuits of women and girls.
Refers to Errol Flynn the actor, noted for his large number of successful pursuits of women and girls.
"This test is easy, I'll be in like Flynn!"
"Sally invited me to her place now her folks are out of town! In like Flynn, I think. . . "
"Sally invited me to her place now her folks are out of town! In like Flynn, I think. . . "
by D F Stuckey March 11, 2004
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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.
by canuckbabe August 16, 2006