Like the wind Meaning in English
expression
ˈɫaɪk/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈwaɪnd/, /ˈwɪnd
LIKE thuh WIND, LIKE thee WIND, LIKE thuh WIND, LIKE thee WIND
lˈaɪk/ /ðə, ði/ /ˈwaɪnd
LIKE thuh WIND, LIKE thee WIND
Definition
Very quickly; at great speed. Used to describe someone or something that moves extremely fast.
Usage & Nuances
Used informally and often with verbs like 'run', 'leave', or 'move'. Implies impressive or surprising speed. Not literal—don't use for actual wind or weather.
Spanish: como el vientoPortuguese (BR): como o ventoPortuguese (PT): como o ventoChinese (Simplified): 像风一样Chinese (Traditional): 像風一樣Hindi: हवा की तरहArabic: كالرياحBengali: বাতাসের মতো - ঝড়ের বেগেRussian: как ветер - пулей (разг.)Japanese: 風のようにVietnamese: nhanh như gióKorean: 바람처럼Turkish: rüzgar gibiUrdu: ہوا کی طرحIndonesian: secepat angin
Example Sentences
He ran like the wind to catch the bus.
basic
The dog chased the ball like the wind.
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She finished her homework like the wind.
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As soon as the bell rang, the kids were out of the classroom like the wind.
natural
If you blink, you’ll miss him—he moves like the wind on the basketball court.
natural
Wow, you cleaned up like the wind!
natural