just like that

adverb
UK: /ˌdʒʌst ˈlaɪk ðæt/
US: /ˌdʒʌst ˈlaɪk ðæt/

  1. Suddenly or quickly, without any warning or preparation.

    1. The bird flew away just like that. [ ] [ ]
    2. He quit his job just like that, without even giving notice to his boss. [ ] [ ]

  2. In a simple or easy way; as easily as that.

    1. He fixed the computer just like that. [ ] [ ]
    2. You can't expect to learn a new language just like that; it takes time and effort. [ ] [ ]

  3. Said when something disappears or is used up very quickly.

    1. The money was gone just like that. [ ] [ ]
    2. All the cake vanished just like that after the kids arrived from school. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

instantly abruptly easily
just like that idiom

  1. Used to emphasize how quickly or easily something happened or can happen.

    1. The deal closed just like that. [ ] [ ]
    2. One minute we were talking, and just like that, he walked out the door in anger. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "just like that" in English means: Suddenly or quickly, without any warning or preparation., In a simple or easy way; as easily as that., Said when something disappears or is used up very quickly..

The phonetic transcription of "just like that" is /ˌdʒʌst ˈlaɪk ðæt/ in British English and /ˌdʒʌst ˈlaɪk ðæt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "just like that": instantly, abruptly, easily.

Example usage of "just like that": "The bird flew away just like that.". More examples on the page.