Before sb can say Jack Robinson
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Definice a Význam "before {sb} (can|could) say Jack Robinson"

before sb can say jack robinson
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so suddenly or quickly that leaves one with no time to react or notice anything

before {sb} (can|could) say Jack Robinson definition and meaning

What is the origin of the idiom "before someone can say Jack Robinson" and when to use it?

The exact origin of the idiom "before someone can say Jack Robinson" is uncertain, but it has been in use since at least the 18th century. It is believed to have emerged in England and is often employed in storytelling, anecdotes, or casual conversations to describe instances where something happens rapidly or unexpectedly.

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