like the wind

idiom

: very fast
He grabbed the money and ran like the wind.

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Pilot lights may be extinguished by a strong breeze, like the wind generated when someone closes a door too hard. Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Nov. 2024 Look up the forecast in advance and be aware of factors like the wind chill, which can make the temperature feel a lot colder than the thermometer may indicate. Katia Hetter, CNN, 21 Nov. 2024 The seasons change like the wind in Michigan, but every four years brings a potential change in leadership alongside the fall leaves. Alec Mork and Mikia Lawrence, Detroit Free Press, 2 Nov. 2024 This breaks the power grid down into smaller, independent blocks that can rely on more local power generation, particularly from sources like the wind and the sun. Umair Irfan, Vox, 17 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for like the wind 

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“Like the wind.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/like%20the%20wind. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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