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just like that

idiom
Meaning

Suddenly and unexpectedly; without warning.


Examples
SIMPLE

He quit his job just like that.

CONTEXTUAL

The power went out during the storm, and the whole house went dark just like that.

COMPLEX

After years of careful planning, the entire project was cancelled by the board just like that, leaving the team in complete shock.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    and the like

    And other similar items; et cetera.

  2. 02

    be like

    To say.

  3. 03

    built like a brick outhouse

    Synonym of built like a brick shithouse.

  4. 04

    built like a brick shipyard

    Synonym of built like a brick shithouse.

  5. 05

    built like a brick shithouse

    Of a man, having a muscular body, particularly with well-developed muscles of the chest, arms and abdominals.

  6. 06

    do someone like that

    to treat someone in a negative manner

  7. 07

    face like the back end of a bus

    A very ugly face.

  8. 08

    fold like a cheap suit

    To give up easily; capitulate.

Last updated April 17, 2026