Like a man/woman possessed phrase
In a way that shows too much excitement or energy that seems uncontrollable.
When he went outside after a month of staying indoors, he ran around like a man possessed.
Someone is knocking on our doors like a man possessed.
When I saw Mary, she was sitting on the sidewalk and shaking like a woman possessed due to cold.
To behave wildly, frequently as a result of excitement.
This phrase was formed based on the meaning of the adjective "possessed".
1. Last actions before having no chance to do
2. The last notes belonging to a song
1. He got his last licks on the piano before selling it.
2. The last licks of this song left an indelible impression on me.