Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
move-like-a-greased-pig
idiom
/muːv laɪk ə ɡriːzd pɪɡ/
Definition
To move very quickly and nimbly, making it difficult to catch or hold onto someone or something.
Examples
- He was running from the dog, and he moved like a greased pig to avoid being caught.
- During the game of tag, she was able to escape her pursuers because she moved like a greased pig.
- The child was so excited that he couldn’t stay still and moved like a greased pig around the playground.
Meaning
This phrase is used to describe someone who is very agile and slippery, often evading capture or restraint.
Synonyms
- skedaddle
- take off
- dodge
