ride clouds and mist; gallop swiftly; feel dizzy
Meanings
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to ride the clouds and drive the mist; to fly through the air as immortals do in legends
literaryOriginally from Chinese mythology and fantasy literature, describing the magical ability of immortals, gods, or skilled martial artists to fly through clouds.
With a single somersault, Sun Wukong can ride the clouds and mist, covering one hundred and eight thousand miles in an instant.
In fairy tales and myths, immortals can all ride clouds and drive mist, coming and going freely.
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Standing on the mountaintop and looking at the sea of clouds, he felt as if he too could ride the clouds and mist.
verb
to gallop at full speed; to feel dizzy and light-headed as if floating on clouds
Can describe actual high-speed movement (vehicles, running) or a psychological/physical state of dizziness, intoxication, or euphoria.
He raced his motorcycle down the road as if he were riding clouds and driving mist.
After drinking that glass of wine, he felt as if he were floating on clouds, unable to stand steadily.
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The train rushed through the mountains at such a speed that it gave people the sensation of riding clouds and mist.
He had a bad cold and felt dizzy and vision-blurred; walking made him feel as if he were floating on clouds.