10415. Appendix. John Bartlett, comp. 1919. Familiar Quotations, 10th ed.

John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.


NUMBER:	10415
AUTHOR:	Appendix
QUOTATION:	Before you could say Jack Robinson.
ATTRIBUTION:	This current phrase is said to be derived from a humorous song by Hudson, a tobacconist in Shoe Lane, London. He was a professional songwriter and vocalist, who used to be engaged to sing at supper-rooms and theatrical houses. A warke it ys as easie to be done As tys to saye Jacke! robys on.