Like A Shot (Adverb)
Meaning
Without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening; "he answered immediately"; "found an answer straightaway"; "an official accused of dishonesty should be suspended forthwith"; "Come here now!".
Examples
- She accepted the job offer like a shot as soon as she heard the salary.
- The police officer responded like a shot to the emergency call.
- He jumped at the chance to travel abroad like a shot.
- The company recalled the defective products like a shot after receiving complaints.
- The firefighter rushed into the burning building like a shot to rescue the trapped family.