Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

like a shot

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: Zipf frequency 5.19 in modern English

Syllables
like a shot
IPA
16
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
1
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

prep_phrase

suddenly; without delay or hesitation.

Informal

Example Sentences

Usage

Phrases

off like a bride's nightie off like a prom dress on the double

Frequently Paired Words

off like a bride's nightie off like a prom dress on the double

Synonyms

immediately instantly straightaway straight off directly now right away at once forthwith

Questions

What does like a shot mean?
suddenly; without delay or hesitation.

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