lamb's tail
Americannoun
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
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He’s got two knuckles stuck up his nostrils looking for a lamb’s tail.”
From Literature
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We’ll be off in two shakes of a lamb’s tail.
From The Guardian
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