Just like that Meaning in English
expression
ˈdʒəst/, /dʒɪst/ /ˈɫaɪk/ /ˈðæt/, /ðət
JUHST-LIKE-THAT or JIST-LIKE-THAT
dʒˈʌst/ /lˈaɪk/ /ðˈæt
JUHST-LIKE-THAT
Definition
Used to describe something happening suddenly, easily, or without explanation. Can express surprise that something changed so quickly or was done without effort.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly informal and spoken. Often expresses disbelief, surprise, or emphasis about how simply something happened ('He left, just like that!'). Sometimes used to give instructions ('Do it just like that.') but less common.
Spanish: así nomás - así de fácil - de la nadaPortuguese (BR): assim mesmo - simplesmente assim - do nadaPortuguese (PT): assim mesmo - simplesmente assim - do nadaChinese (Simplified): 就这样 - 就那么简单 - 毫无征兆地Chinese (Traditional): 就這樣 - 就那麼簡單 - 毫無預兆地Hindi: बस ऐसे ही - यूँ हीArabic: هكذا فقط - بهذه البساطةBengali: একইভাবে - এমনিই - হঠাৎ করেRussian: вот так - просто так - вот и всёJapanese: あっさりと - そのまま - 簡単にVietnamese: chỉ như vậy - đơn giản như thế - cứ thếKorean: 그냥 그렇게 - 아무렇지 않게 - 바로Turkish: öylece - olduğu gibi - bir andaUrdu: بس ایسے ہی - بس یوں ہی - اچانکIndonesian: begitu saja - langsung begitu - tiba-tiba
Example Sentences
He disappeared just like that.
basic
Can you do it just like that?
basic
They left the party just like that.
basic
You quit your job just like that?
natural
She forgave him, just like that.
natural
All my worries disappeared, just like that.
natural