"like a man possessed" meaning in All languages combined

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Adverb [English]

Forms: more like a man possessed [comparative], most like a man possessed [superlative]
Head templates: {{en-adv}} like a man possessed (comparative more like a man possessed, superlative most like a man possessed)
  1. (idiomatic, simile, colloquial) In a energetic or uncontrolled way. Tags: colloquial, idiomatic
    Sense id: en-like_a_man_possessed-en-adv-wOeS8czq Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English similes

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