like the new time
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Furiously or vigorously, repeatedly.
Register: colloquial
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
He was running like the new time when the dog chased him.
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).
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Common questions
What does “like the new time” mean?
Furiously or vigorously, repeatedly.
Is “like the new time” formal or informal?
like the new time is generally colloquial.
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