in the nature of sth
in the nature of (something)
In the style or manner of something; similar to or typical of something. While the movie is in the nature of a conventional action film, it is actually a remarkably deep and emotionally rich allegory of human folly. It is not in the nature of a boy his age to be so preoccupied with books and learning.
See also: nature, of
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
in the nature of ˈsth
similar to something; a type of something; in the style of something: His speech was in the nature of an apology.See also: nature, of, sth
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- (I) wouldn't (do something) if I were you
- all right
- 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?
- all for the best
- a thing of the past
- a slew of (something)
- a bird in the hand