"like a scalded cat" meaning in All languages combined

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Phrase [English]

Forms: like a scalded dog [alternative]
Head templates: {{head|en|phrase}} like a scalded cat
  1. (simile) With great rapidity.
    Sense id: en-like_a_scalded_cat-en-phrase-x58zjoSh Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English similes, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
     
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        "With great rapidity."
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        "(simile) With great rapidity."
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        "(simile) With great rapidity."
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