Like it’s going out of fashion

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Doing something a lot and quickly, as if the activity will soon become unfashionable or obsolete.

He's spending money like it's going out of fashion.
Visual representation of "like it’s going out of fashion" - Doing something a lot and quickly, as if the activity will soon become unfashionable or obsolete

Often appears as...

  • spend money like it’s going out of fashion
  • eat like it’s going out of fashion

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Idiomatic

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Hyperbolic Expression

This phrase exaggerates a high level of activity for dramatic effect.

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She's buying clothes like it's going out of fashion.
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Often Temporary

Used to imply the behavior is not sustainable long-term.

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He's playing video games like it's going out of fashion.
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Not Literal

Doesn't mean the activity will actually become unfashionable, but suggests urgency or frenzy.

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They're using up their phone data like it's going out of fashion.
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