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like a shot

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like a shot

  1. (informal) suddenly; without delay or hesitation.
    • 1899, H. G. Wells, Mr. Brisher's Treasure:
      I went over the fence like a shot, and ran like one o'clock for the trap, cussing and swearing as I went.

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