be on the lines of (something)
be on the lines of (something)
To be approximately or imperfectly similar to something; to be very like something, but not quite the same. Well, this sketch is on the lines of what I have in mind for the new kitchen, but there are a few tweaks you need to make before it's right.
See also: line, of, on
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- all right
- (I) wouldn't (do something) if I were you
- a/the feel of (something)
- a straw will show which way the wind blows
- a crack at (someone or something)
- (you) wanna make something of it?
- a fast talker
- all for the best
- a thing of the past
- a slew of (something)