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Drainpipe
01
a pipe through which liquid is carried away
02
a pipe installed in a building's plumbing system that carries wastewater or excess water away from the structure
Example
As soon as the alarm went off, the security guard rushed to the scene like a rat up a drainpipe.
In the face of danger, the cat climbed the tree like a rat up a drainpipe to escape the pursuing dog.
When he heard the dinner bell, he came running to the table like a rat up a drainpipe.
The news of the sale spread through the office like wildfire, with everyone reacting like rats up a drainpipe to get the best deals.
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