Meaning of the word "like a bat out of hell" in English

What does "like a bat out of hell" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

like a bat out of hell

US /laɪk ə bæt aʊt əv hɛl/
UK /laɪk ə bæt aʊt əv hɛl/
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Idiom

1.

very quickly or at a very high speed

Example:
When the alarm went off, he ran out of the building like a bat out of hell.
The car sped down the highway like a bat out of hell.
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