like mad
phrase
: to an extreme degree
spending like mad
working like mad to get the job done on time
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“Like mad.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/like%20mad. Accessed 11 Dec. 2025.
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