Intensifiers And Exaggerations

noun a person, place, thing, or idea

adjective describes or modifies a noun or pronoun

adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb, indicating the manner in which something is done

• The researchers worked like mad to meet the deadline for their study.
• I've been cleaning my room like mad all morning.
• She was running like mad to catch the bus.
• The rumors spread through the small town like mad wildfire.