Like nobody's business
Posted by Lorne Maclachlan on September 09, 2009 at 20:45
The origin of idioms such as "run like nobody's business" seems to be obscure. Can we compare it with "run like anything", which I have heard was introduced in the 1600s to avoid swearing (which might attract a fine at that time?)
- Like nobody's business Smokey Stover 10/September/09