just like that

just like that(
juhst
 
layk
 
thaht
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. de repente
Then just like that, the dolphin disappeared into the water.De repente, el delfín despareció en el agua.
b. así como así
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
(informal)
The magician then pulled a rabbit out of a hat, just like that!El mago entonces sacó un conejo del sombrero, ¡así como así!
c. en un abrir y cerrar de ojos
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
(informal)
And just like that, the kids ate all the cookies.Y en un abrir y cerrar de ojos, los niños se comieron todas las galletas.
d. de golpe y sopetón
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
My dad turned the TV off, just like that!De golpe y sopetón, mi papá apagó la tele.
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