Like Mad (Adverb)
Meaning
(informal) with great speed or effort or intensity; used for emphasis; "drove like crazy"; "worked like hell to get the job done"; "this sprain hurts like hell"; "ran like sin for the storm cellar"; "work like thunder"; "fought like the devil".
Usages
Examples
- She danced like mad on the floor to her favorite song.
- He's been working like mad to meet the tight deadline for his project.
- They drove like mad through the heavy rain to reach the airport on time.
- The firefighters fought like mad to put out the massive blaze.
- The athletes ran like mad in the last leg of the marathon to win the competition.