like that

idiomatic expression

The phrase "like that" is versatile and commonly used in English to express similarity, manner, or degree, among other nuances.

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Definition

B1General

(common)In the same or a similar way.

Example

Why does she talk like that?
He always dresses like that.

B1General

(common)Of that kind or type.

Example

I love books like that.
She prefers movies like that.

B2General

(informal)Suddenly or unexpectedly.

Example

He left just like that.
She appeared out of nowhere, just like that.

C1General

(informal, euphemistic)Used to describe someone who is homosexual.

Example

People say he's like that.
Are you like that?

B2Conversation

(informal)Used to indicate agreement with another speaker's statement.

Example

A: We should leave early. B: Like that.
A: It's too risky. B: Like that.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "like that":

just like that something like that way more like be like this way such as at that like the wind and that like unto how's that look like make like of that ilk like ass like no other as such as in as if see that such that thus and so