in two shakes | in a couple of shakesidiomPart ofcouplein two shakes | in a couple of shakesin two shakes | in a couple of shakes — idiomidiom1. This phrase means something will happen very quickly or soon.1.idiomDefinitionThis phrase means something will happen very quickly or soon.ExampleMaya said she will be ready in two shakes.Can you finish that report in a couple of shakes?