like the wind

idiom

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

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But also takes issue with Democrats and regulators who, in his view, impose new rules and ideas — like the wind farms — without thinking about or seeking input from those who work the water. Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 19 Jan. 2025 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 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 8 Feb. 2025.

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