Forthright and Like a shot

Forthright adverb - Directly and without evasion; not roundabout.

Like a shot and forthright are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Like a shot" instead an adverb "Forthright".

Like a shot adverb - Without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening.

Forthright and like a shot are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Forthright" instead an adverb phrase "Like a shot".