in a mad rush

in a mad rush

In a wild, frantic hurry to go somewhere or to obtain something. I love watching all the students in a mad rush to get to their classes after the bell. Shoppers across the country are always in a mad rush to pick up products at staggeringly low prices on Black Friday.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

in a mad rush

Fig. in a hurry. I ran around all day today in a mad rush, looking for a present for Bill. Why are you always in a mad rush?
See also: mad, rush
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • a mad rush
  • mad rush
  • hurry in
  • hurry (someone or something) in(to some place)
  • hurry up and (do something)
  • get a hurry on
  • rush for
  • rush for (someone or something)
  • hurry back to (someone or something)
  • hurry up
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The five-speed transmission is very smooth, even when you're in a mad rush: The sporty factor on this sportwagon is considerable.