Move like the wind In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "move like the wind", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Caroline Tran calendar 2020-12-06 10:12

Meaning of Move like the wind

Synonyms:

at top speed , go like lightning , like a bat out of hell , in double quick time

Move like the wind phrase verb informal

Run or move extremely quickly

Peter won the first prize in the running contest. He moved like the wind.

Stacy moved like the wind, taking me to the hospital when I was sick.

Other phrases about:

at a rate of knots

Very quickly

swing into action
Quickly start working or operating
beat feet

To flee or run

bob and weave

To move quickly up and down and from side to side, typically in an attempt to avoid hitting or being hit by something

Grammar and Usage of Move like the wind

Verb Forms

  • moved like the wind
  • moves like the wind
  • moving like the wind

The verb "move" should be conjugated according to its tense.

Origin of Move like the wind

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The exact source is not certain but some supposed it is relatable to early horse racing fans urged their favorites to run as fast as the wind.

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one hand washes the other (and both wash the face)

Used to indicate that helping each other or working together toward the same goal will have advantages for everyone who is involved

Example:

The relationship between fashion and film is that one hand washes the other and both wash the face.

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