greased lightning

Frequency: 6.02.5 per million words

Figurative: extremely fast.

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Examples (10)

  • He jumped out of the car like greased lightning.
  • The emergency team responded with greased lightning speed to the accident.
  • She finished the marathon like greased lightning, setting a new personal best.
  • The news of the victory spread through the camp like greased lightning.
  • Once the gate opened, the horses bolted out like greased lightning.
  • He solved the complex puzzle with greased lightning precision.
  • The company implemented the new policy like greased lightning.
  • The tiny sports car zipped down the highway like greased lightning.
  • The chef sliced the vegetables with greased lightning reflexes.
  • His reaction time was like greased lightning, saving the child from falling.