Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

go-like-hot-cakes

idiom
/ɡoʊ laɪk hɒt keɪks/
Definition
To sell quickly and in large quantities.
Examples
  • The new smartphone model is going like hot cakes; every store has sold out within hours.
  • His latest book is going like hot cakes, making it hard for fans to find a copy.
  • After the announcement of the concert, tickets went like hot cakes, leaving many fans disappointed.
Meaning
This phrase is used to describe the rapid sale of an item, suggesting that it is very desirable or popular, leading to fast purchases.
Synonyms
  • sell like hotcakes
  • fly off the shelves
  • be in high demand