like a streak

like a streak

Very quickly. Once I saw that swarm of bees, I took off like a streak in the opposite direction.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

like a streak (of lightning)

very fast. informal
See also: like, streak
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • swear a blue streak
  • on one's
  • on someone's
  • out of one's
  • (I've) got to go
  • save someone's skin
  • (Have you) been OK?
  • luck
  • other than
  • other than (something)
References in classic literature
He just went out like a streak and cleaned up all the little local fellows.