like a shot

Speech parts

1. like a shot - Adverb

2. like a shot - Phrase

Meaning

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

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Synonyms

now immediately directly instantly right away forthwith straightaway at once straight off asap presto quickly rapidly FAST promptly
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Antonyms

after eventually heavily slow gradually slowly
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Examples

he answered immediately Source: Internet

found an answer straightaway Source: Internet

an official accused of dishonesty should be suspended forthwith Source: Internet

Come here now! Source: Internet

“A red flag, but he went by me like a shot.” Source: Internet

If I did not have kids i would move there like a shot. Source: Internet

Words in the phrase

like a shot

Close letter words and terms

like a scalded dog like a shag on a rock like a sheet of glass like a sitting duck like a skeleton like a song