like the wind
The phrase "like the wind" is often used to describe rapid, effortless movement, drawing a parallel to the natural speed and unpredictability of the wind.
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Definition
B2General
(idiomatic)Moving very quickly and effortlessly.
Example
- She ran like the wind to catch the last bus.
C1General
(idiomatic)Changing or behaving unpredictably.
Example
- His moods shift like the wind, making it hard to know how he will react.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "like the wind":
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