like a shot

Example Sentences

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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

It didn’t seem like a shot at all, it appeared to be simply one of those freaky basketball knee injuries that just happens.

From Los Angeles Times

Its lawsuit, then, looks like a shot across the NLRB’s bow.

From Los Angeles Times