like nobody's business
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Meaning · English
In an extreme manner; excessively; like crazy.
Register: colloquial
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
His customers reimburse him for the equipment he buys, but he seems to spend money like nobody's business.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “like nobody's business” mean?
In an extreme manner; excessively; like crazy.
Is “like nobody's business” formal or informal?
like nobody's business is generally colloquial.