Before you can say knife meaning
What does the saying 'Before you can say knife' mean?
Idiom: Before you can say knife
Meaning:
If something happens before you can say knife, it happens very quickly.
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Subject Area: War, weapons and conflict |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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