howl like a banshee

howl like a banshee

To scream, howl, or screech in a very loud, high-pitched, and unsettling manner. Some animal has been howling like a banshee in the alleyway all night long. Kids, stop howling like a banshees back there! I need to focus on driving and I can barely hear myself think!
See also: banshee, howl, like
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • wail like a banshee
  • wail like a banshee, to
  • scream like a banshee
  • shriek like a banshee
  • banshee
  • cry like a banshee
  • (one's) ears are ringing
  • one's ears are ringing
  • howling success
  • be a howling success
References in periodicals archive
Daniel Finnan, community radio development officer, said: "Whether you sing like an angel, or howl like a banshee, we need you to help raise money for Children in Need.