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Like nobody’s business

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Intensity IndicatorPlay
Use it to stress just how briskly or intensely someone is performing an action. SlideThe band was playing like nobody’s business, thrilling the crowd.
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Informal TonePlay
It adds a casual tone, so it's not suitable for formal writing like academic essays. SlideHe started fixing up old cars like nobody’s business after retirement.
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Hyperbolic SpeechPlay
The phrase is an exaggeration and not meant to be taken literally. SlideWhen the sale started, shoppers began grabbing deals like nobody’s business.