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lamb's tail

American  

noun

  1. burro's tail.


Etymology

Origin of lamb's tail

First recorded in 1880–85

Example Sentences

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In one shake of a lamb’s tail, the Della Rossas were living like pigs in clover.

From Seattle Times

Wait two shakes of a lamb's tail, flip, and crack open a beer.

From Salon

"Come and sit down. Supper'll be cooked in two shakes of a lamb's tail."

From Literature

He’s got two knuckles stuck up his nostrils looking for a lamb’s tail.”

From Literature

We’ll be off in two shakes of a lamb’s tail.

From The Guardian