Question 1

What does “before you can say jack robinson” mean?

Accepted Answer

very quickly; very soon

Question 2

How is “before you can say jack robinson” used?

Accepted Answer

In Slap Shot (1977), one line is: “You better get married again, 'cause he's gonna wind up with somebody's cock in his mouth before you can say Jack Robinson. How dare you!”

Question 3

Which movie is “before you can say jack robinson” from?

Accepted Answer

The clip at the top of this page is from Slap Shot (1977).

before you can say jack robinson

Meaning

In the movies · 1