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Meaning of 'Greased lightning'

What does the saying 'Greased lightning' mean?

Idiom: Greased lightning

Meaning:

If something or someone moves like greased lightning, they move very fast indeed.
Country: International English | Subject Area: Weather | Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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