brace of shakes: meaning & examples
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Meanings:
- A very short period of time; a moment or two.
- Used to indicate that something will be done quickly or almost immediately.
Examples
BetaHold on just a brace of shakes, I’ll be right back with your order.
Hold on just a moment, I’ll be right back with your order.
She completed the task in a brace of shakes, impressing everyone with her speed.
She completed the task in a moment, impressing everyone with her speed.
Could you wait a brace of shakes while I check the schedule for you?
Could you wait a moment while I check the schedule for you?
Examples:
- EN: Give me the statutory dressing gown and an ounce of shag and I will endeavour to dispose of this little difficulty in a brace of shakes.ES: Dame la bata reglamentaria y 30g de tabaco de pipa y me esforzaré por despachar esta pequeña dificultad en un santiamén.
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