like a shot

Example Sentences

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I’m definitely trying to make strides for independents to be in the running for these major awards though because it’s like a shot in the arm!

From Los Angeles Times

White was on to him like a shot and touched down for a smash-and-grab that sickened England.

From BBC

The presence of this tiny creature ran through Christopher like a shot of electricity.

From Literature

I kind of knew that, but when she had that reaction, which was not feigned at all, that was like a shot of advice from the heart.

From The Wall Street Journal

Both emerged like a shot of adrenaline after halftime.

From Los Angeles Times