- in like Flynn
- in like Flynn 1940s slang, said to have originated in the U.S. military, perhaps from alleged sexual exploits of Hollywood actor Errol Flynn.
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in like flynn — Refers to Errol Flynn s popularity with women in the 40 s. His ability to attract women was well known throughout the world. ( In like flint is also used.) … The small dictionary of idiomes
in like Flynn — adj successful, in a very comfortable or advantageous position. A phrase which originated in the late 1940s and which shows no signs of disappearing despite the death of Errol Flynn, its inspiration. Flynn, the Australian hero of swash buckling… … Contemporary slang
In like Flynn — successful in a particular enterprise, especially sexual (referring to the casual sex successes attributed to Errol Flynn, Australian born US movie actor) … Dictionary of Australian slang
in like flynn — Australian Slang successful in a particular enterprise, especially sexual (referring to the casual sex successes attributed to Errol Flynn, Australian born US movie actor) … English dialects glossary
in like Flynn — Meaning You ve got it made. Origin Probable reference to Errol Flynn; Hollywood actor from the 30s … Meaning and origin of phrases
be in like Flynn — informal, chiefly N. Amer. & Austral. act quickly and impetuously; seize an opportunity. → Flynn … English new terms dictionary
in like Flynn — idi sl. in circumstances of assured success … From formal English to slang
Flynn — /flɪn/ (say flin) noun 1. Errol, 1909–59, US actor, born in Australia; usually played the role of a swashbuckling romantic hero. 2. John, 1880–1951, Australian ecclesiastic and missionary; founder of the Royal Flying Doctor Service. –phrase 3. be …
Flynn — noun (in phr. be in like Flynn) informal, chiefly N. Amer. & Austral. act quickly and impetuously; seize an opportunity. Origin 1940s: prob. from the name of the actor Errol Flynn, known for his wild behaviour … English new terms dictionary
