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like nobody's business
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in a way that is very high in speed, quality, or degree
What is the origin of the idiom "make a go of something" and when to use it?
The origin of the idiom "like nobody's business" is uncertain, but it likely developed as a colloquial expression in the United States. It is a figurative way of saying that something is done exceptionally well, with great intensity, speed, or enthusiasm, as if there were no restrictions or limitations. This idiomatic phrase is used to suggest that something is done to an extraordinary degree or with remarkable efficiency.
Example
When he's in a good mood, he can go through a plate of spaghetti like nobody's business.
She can design computer programs like nobody's business.
The other team came out and dominated our players like nobody's business.
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