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.
See also:
  • 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)