Two Shakes

Pronunciation: /tu ʃeɪks/

Definitions of two shakes

noun a slang term for a short amount of time

Example Sentences

A1 I'll be back in two shakes of a lamb's tail.

A2 She finished the task in just two shakes.

B1 I'll have that report ready for you in two shakes of a lamb's tail.

B2 The chef can whip up a delicious meal in two shakes.

C1 The project was completed in two shakes, thanks to the efficient team.

C2 The company was able to launch the new product in just two shakes due to meticulous planning.

Examples of two shakes in a Sentence

formal I will be with you in just two shakes of a lamb's tail.

informal I'll be ready in two shakes, just give me a minute.

slang I can finish this task in two shakes, no worries.

figurative The deal was settled in just two shakes of a lamb's tail.

Grammatical Forms of two shakes

• past tense: shook
• plural: two shakes
• comparative: shakier
• superlative: shakiest
• present tense: shake
• future tense: will shake
• perfect tense: have shaken
• continuous tense: is shaking
• singular: one shake
• positive degree: shake
• infinitive: to shake
• gerund: shaking
• participle: shaking

Origin and Evolution of two shakes

First Known Use: 1940 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The phrase 'two shakes' is believed to have originated in the United States, specifically in the realm of nuclear science.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in a technical context to refer to the time it takes for a nuclear bomb to detonate, 'two shakes' has evolved to become a colloquial expression meaning 'a short period of time' or 'quickly'.