Like mad Meaning in English
expression
ˈɫaɪk/ /ˈmæd
LYKE-MAD
lˈaɪk/ /mˈæd
LYKE-MAD
Definição
Very quickly, very hard, or with great energy; in an extremely intense way. Used informally to describe doing something with a lot of effort or speed.
Uso & Nuances
Informal, mainly in UK English. Often follows verbs like 'work', 'run', 'study', 'laugh'. Not literal—describes high speed or intensity, not actual madness. Similar: 'like crazy', 'like wildfire'. Avoid in formal writing.
Spanish: como loco - como una locaPortuguese (BR): feito louco - como loucoPortuguese (PT): como um louco - que nem um doidoChinese (Simplified): 拼命地 - 疯狂地Chinese (Traditional): 拼命地 - 瘋狂地Hindi: पागलों की तरहArabic: بجنون - بجنون منقطع النظيرBengali: পাগলের মতো - খুব জোরে - খুব দ্রুতRussian: как сумасшедший - как бешеныйJapanese: 必死に - 夢中で - 猛烈にVietnamese: hết mình - như điên - dữ dộiKorean: 미친 듯이 - 엄청나게Turkish: deli gibi - çılgıncaUrdu: دیوانہ وار - بہت تیزی سےIndonesian: seperti orang gila - dengan sangat cepat - dengan sangat keras
Frases de Exemplo
She was running like mad to catch the bus.
basic
He studied like mad before the exam.
basic
We cleaned the house like mad before our guests arrived.
basic
My phone was ringing like mad all morning.
natural
Traffic was moving like mad after the accident was cleared.
natural
She’s been laughing like mad ever since she heard the joke.
natural