Meaning of 'Before you can say Jack Robinson'
What does the saying 'Before you can say Jack Robinson' mean?
Idiom: Before you can say Jack Robinson
Meaning:
The term Jack Robinson represents 'a short amount of time'. When you do something before you can say Jack Robinson, you do it very quickly.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Person's name |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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