"in like Flynn" meaning in All languages combined

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Adjective [English]

Audio: En-au-in like Flynn.ogg
Etymology: Perhaps referring to Errol Flynn, Australian actor known for womanizing, or Edward J. Flynn, successful campaign manager for Franklin D. Roosevelt. Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} in like Flynn (not comparable)
  1. (slang, originally US) Having achieved a goal or gained access as desired. Wikipedia link: Edward J. Flynn, Errol Flynn, Franklin D. Roosevelt, My Wicked, Wicked Ways, in like Flynn Tags: not-comparable, slang

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