just like that

idiom

: very suddenly
The girl vanished just like that.
Just like that it started raining.

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And just like that, a multibillion-dollar idea was born. Albert Kim, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025 And just like that, orange is the hue of the moment. Kansas City Star, 13 Aug. 2025 And just like that…Carrie Bradshaw’s story is coming to an end. William Earl, Variety, 1 Aug. 2025 And just like that, the Oxtail Lo Mein was prepared, while our audience members received foodie and meal inspiration. Dominique Fluker, Essence, 6 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for just like that

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“Just like that.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/just%20like%20that. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.

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