lickety-split
Example Sentences
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Mexico had apparently agreed to it, but the deal was derailed by the Mexican-American War, and California lickety-split became a part of the United States.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 1, 2025
Craigslist or Facebook Marketplace could have supplied us, lickety-split.
From Salon • Dec. 6, 2024
These garlicky, buttery noodles are perfect for when you need a stellar pantry meal lickety-split.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 9, 2023
Construction started barely three weeks ago, but the building is going up lickety-split.
From Washington Post • Jun. 27, 2020
A rabbit goes lickety-split in front of me, then disappears.
From "Shiloh" by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
