like nobody's business

phrase

informal
: very well or quickly or in very large amounts
She can design computer programs like nobody's business.
It's been raining like nobody's business.

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“Like nobody's business.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/like%20nobody%27s%20business. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.

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