Meaning of like a train | Babel Free

Definitions

With unstoppable momentum.

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Examples

“I could not get⟳ a shot in. They turned in my direction and came like⟳ a train⟳. I stopped the first and the others spilled round him at a frightful speed⟳. I was in the eddy of the first beast, as it were. I got in another shot at an angle behind the ear and down he went.”

“"That tide's coming in like⟳ a train⟳, and if the Raider breaks up, the currents will drag⟳ them under!" Her voice was desperate. "I don't see⟳ 'ow anyone can get⟳ to them!" It was true.”

“Aspinall was suspended for the first three games but we started like⟳ a train⟳. We took ten points from the first twelve, beating Leeds 4—0 at home with Hilaire and Blake coming back, and we went to the top of the league.”

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