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Cowboys loved a colorful phrase! This meant not so good, as in "no great shakes." It can also mean just a few minutes, as in "Give me a few shakes to get ready." Also, it can mean a good opportunity or chance, as in "He gave me a fair shake on that land."

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Q: What does the cowboy slang 'shakes' mean?
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