English Reference
Idiom idiom

run like the wind


Run fast


SIMPLE

“The children run like the wind to catch the bus.”

CONTEXTUAL

“When the rain started falling, the hikers had to run like the wind to reach the shelter before they got soaked.”

COMPLEX

“As the final whistle approached, the young athlete began to run like the wind, leaving her competitors behind to secure a dramatic victory for her team.”

Last updated June 7, 2026