like a shot

• like a shot

like a shot

Rule

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!"

Synonyms:

• immediately
• instantly
• straightaway
• straight off
• directly
• now
• right away
• at once
• forthwith
• like a shot