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The saying "like a bat out of hell" has been common in the UK for decades. It means to leave a place quickly. Bats fly very quickly and erractically, often looking like they are in a panic.
The phrase "like a bat out of hell" first appeared in print in 1921 - legend has it that WWI plane fighters used it to describe flying at top speed. So why "out of hell"? Bats have long been associated with the occult, so the out of hell phrase was apparently added for extra flavor.
The phrase also became popular in the US after the 1977 release of the Meat Loaf album, "Bat Out of Hell."
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∙ 11y agoSince medieval times, bats have been associated with Witches and the occult and as such come from 'hell' itself. When bats fly they do so quickly and as if in panic and come from dark caves and many fly at night
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What is a simile for a bat?
another answer for 'simile for a bat' isAs gloomy as a batAs bold as a bat
Where did the term bat crazy come from?
"Bat Crazy" comes from "Bat S#&* Crazy." I haven't found a recorded instance of the word that includes its derivation. Anecdotally (unsupported claims of derivation), the term is said to come from an assumption that bats fly in apparently random patterns with sudden acute turns because they're crazy. Bats do not run into each other--which I find miraculous given how closely they fly together when exiting a space en masse. I suspect that the term "Bat S#&* Crazy" may have origins closer to "mad as a hatter," which comes from the fact that hatters suffered neurological damage from being exposed to mercury compounds used to make hats. Bat guano miners get histoplasmosis, but not neurological disorders. Even so, sometimes people make erroneous connections, so "bat s#&* crazy" may have come from some association between bat guano miners, chimney sweeps (exposed to bat poop) or some other population with a noticeable connection to bats and frequent neurological conditions.
Is bed a proper or common noun?
A common noun.
What is the plural of bat?
The plural version of bat is bats.
What does descriptive phrases mean?
Descripitve phrases mean when u are compareing with some thing. Like you are as blind as a bat
How many Bat out of Hell CDs are there?
There were three Bat Out of Hell cd's made.
When was Bat Out of Hell created?
Bat Out of Hell was created on 1977-10-21.
When was Bat Out of Hell - song - created?
Bat Out of Hell - song - was created in 1979.
Will there be a Bat Out of Hell 4?
No
What to do if you incounter a skunk?
Unless you want to stink to the point where no one will come near you for a few weeks, it's best to back up slowly and then run away like a bat out of hell.
Who sang Bat out of hell?
Meat Loaf
What are the release dates for Occupation Adventurer - 2014 Bat Out of Hell?
Occupation Adventurer - 2014 Bat Out of Hell was released on: USA: 2 May 2014
When will the bat come out in wild ones?
it will come out like 2010 but it already cam out lol !!
Who produced the album Bat Out of Hell?
The album "Bat Out of Hell" Was produced by the musician "Meatloaf", as well as being his first collaboration with Jim Steinman, it was released in October 1997 in Cleveland.
What is another phrase for a bat out of hell?
How about "hell-bent for leather" Both mean too fast for safety.
Where does the ghost bat come from?
A bat ghost can come from a bat that has been killed and want to stay.
What was the first song written for Bat Out Of Hell?
Heaven Can Wait
