wild dash

Frequency: 6.56.3 per million words

a fast and uncontrolled run

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Examples (10)

  • When the fire alarm blared, everyone made a wild dash for the exits.
  • The paparazzi made a wild dash towards the celebrity's car as it pulled up.
  • As soon as the gates opened, shoppers made a wild dash for the best bargains.
  • The squirrel made a wild dash across the lawn, narrowly escaping the dog.
  • It was a wild dash to the airport, but we managed to catch our flight at the last minute.
  • The children, freed from class, made a wild dash for the ice cream truck.
  • His wild dash through the crowded station almost knocked several people over.
  • Realizing he was late, he made a wild dash from his office to the meeting room.
  • In the final lap, the underdog cyclist began a wild dash to overtake the leader.
  • The sudden downpour caused a wild dash for shelter among the people in the park.