faster than a minnow can swim a dipper

English

Alternative forms

• before a minnow can swim a dipper, quicker than a minnow can swim a dipper

Etymology

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Adverb

faster than a minnow can swim a dipper (not comparable)

1. (simile) Very soon or quickly.

   Synonym: before you can say Jack Robinson