Like blazes

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adverb

Very quickly or fiercely.

He ran like blazes to catch the bus
Visual representation of "like blazes" - Very quickly or fiercely

Often appears as...

  • run like blazes
  • work like blazes

Usage tips

Informal, Approving

Colloquial

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Intensity Accent

Use 'like blazes' to stress the intensity of an action or situation.

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She was defending her point like blazes during the debate.
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Colloquial Emphasis

It's casual speech, suitable for informal conversations, not for formal writing.

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The fans cheered like blazes when the team scored.
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Conveying Urgency

Can denote urgency or a need for quick action, though not always negatively.

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We need to finish this project like blazes!
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