"Lickety Split" is an American idiom that means very quickly or as fast as possible. This phrase was popular in the 19th century and it's believed to have originated from the rapid licking movement of animals, especially dogs. Just like a dog enthusiastically laps up a delicious meal in seconds, 'lickety split' symbolises doing something speedily without any delay. It's often used in informal and conversational contexts and can be used to describe any action that's done swiftly, be it running errands or completing a task.
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