like a raped ape

like a raped ape

English

Phrase

like a raped ape

1. (simile, vulgar) With great rapidity.
   • 1978, Chuck Adams, The Complete Book of Bowhunting (page 213)

     I'd like to report that this was his last mistake, but the quick little devil dodged my arrow and took off like a raped ape.

   • 1983, Cycle World (volume 22)

     The nurses' aide takes off like a raped ape and Fairingnose winks at me.

   • 2005, Chuck E. Sanders, The Making of a Minister (page 59)

     This blue Camaro looked bad, sounded worse and would run like a raped ape. I have no idea what-all-else Wayne did to this car, but it was a six-cylinder that would walk away from every car I came against.