Like a man/woman possessed

phrase

To do something with a lot of energy and determination, as if controlled by a force or spirit.

When the alarm went off, she started cleaning the house like a woman possessed.
Visual representation of "like a man/woman possessed" - To do something with a lot of energy and determination, as if controlled by a force or spirit

Often appears as...

  • clean like a man/woman possessed
  • run like a man/woman possessed

Usage tips

Informal

Idiomatic

phrase

To do something with a lot of energy and determination, as if controlled by a force or spirit.

When the alarm went off, she started cleaning the house like a woman possessed.
Visual representation of "like a man/woman possessed" - To do something with a lot of energy and determination, as if controlled by a force or spirit

Often appears as...

  • clean like a man/woman possessed
  • run like a man/woman possessed

Usage tips

Informal

Idiomatic

Definition 1 of 1
Visual representation of "like a man/woman possessed"
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Intensity

Shows extreme focus or energy, surpassing normal behavior.

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He was studying for his final exams like a man possessed.
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Not Literal

This phrase is not about actual possession but about acting with unusual vigor.

Illustration for Not Literal
She played the piano like a woman possessed, captivating everyone.
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Dramatic Effect

Used to dramatize a situation, showing someone's extreme inclination to something.

Illustration for Dramatic Effect
After losing his job, he was job hunting like a man possessed.
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Intensity

Shows extreme focus or energy, surpassing normal behavior.

Illustration for Intensity
He was studying for his final exams like a man possessed.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Not Literal

This phrase is not about actual possession but about acting with unusual vigor.

Illustration for Not Literal
She played the piano like a woman possessed, captivating everyone.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Dramatic Effect

Used to dramatize a situation, showing someone's extreme inclination to something.

Illustration for Dramatic Effect
After losing his job, he was job hunting like a man possessed.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Intensity

Shows extreme focus or energy, surpassing normal behavior.

Illustration for Intensity
He was studying for his final exams like a man possessed.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Not Literal

This phrase is not about actual possession but about acting with unusual vigor.

Illustration for Not Literal
She played the piano like a woman possessed, captivating everyone.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Dramatic Effect

Used to dramatize a situation, showing someone's extreme inclination to something.

Illustration for Dramatic Effect
After losing his job, he was job hunting like a man possessed.
Visual representation of the word "Like a man/woman possessed"

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