in two shakes

Adverb

dated idiomatic

(dated, idiomatic) Very quickly; without delay.

Japanese Meaning

すぐに / あっという間に / 即座に

I'll have the repairs finished in two shakes, so you can pick up your car this afternoon.

修理はすぐに終わらせますから、今日の午後に車を受け取りに来てください。

Sense（1）

(dated, idiomatic) Very quickly; without delay.

She tried to get the case open. . . . "I wish Father was here," said Phyllis; "he'd get it open in two shakes."