wie der Teufel das Weihwasser

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German

Etymology

Literally: “(to avoid something) like the devil (avoids) holy water”.

Adverb

wie der Teufel das Weihwasser

(simile) solicitously; with horror; like the plague

Usage notes

Construed with verbs expressing “avoiding” or “abhorring”.

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