something like

1. Similar to or like what has just been said or described. In this usage, "that" is used after "something." Do you want a soda or something like that?

2. Approximately or roughly. The phrase is used before an estimated amount or total. If you're expecting something like 50 people, then you better get some more chairs in here.

something like

Similar to, resembling, as in They want a flower garden something like the ones they saw in England. [Mid-1600s]

anything/nothing/something like that

anything, etc. of that kind: Do you do aerobics or play tennis, or anything like that? She’s an expert in the preservation of paper or something like that. No, there’s nothing like that available yet.

See also: anything, like, nothing, something, that

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

See also:

all right
a/the feel of (something)
(I) wouldn't (do something) if I were you
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

References in periodicals archive

A safe way to ask a guy out is something like, "Will you be at Stephanie's party this weekend?" This shows him you're into him, but in a discreet way.

Dear Carol

NA: Yes, but happiness always contains a mixture of something like unhappiness.

Naked city

That means that throughout The Transparency of Evil we've been riding out nonstop something like the libidinal upsurge that interrupts mourning and, for the longer haul, drives the manic alteration of and alternation with melancholia.

The Transparency of Evil: Essays on Extreme Phenomena

The communities you depict are defined by something like taste.

What, me work?

Something likes this touches the soul of the organisation, it inspires other staff around them, it generates admiration from customers, and it makes a sincere and lasting impression upon many others.

When getting involved is not just a PR exercise; MATT SOUTHALL

She said: "To turn out in something likes this makes me feel really honoured."

Krone delighted by Legends ride; RACING

"This week that means coming up against James Roby, and that's one of the most challenging tasks I can face, so getting up for something likes this isn't going to be a problem for me at all!

Night to remember FOR ROBY! I'M READY; Robbo can't wait to face Super Saint

Mr Jones said: "Something likes George Orwell's 1984 now seems to have arrived at Gatwick Airport."

Fireman Sam creator in airport veil row

There, of course, can be trades and injuries, but the club that opens the season April 1 in Texas might look something likes this: Infielders (5) -- Gonzalez, Dustin Pedroia, Jed Lowrie, Marco Scutaro, Kevin Youkilis; catchers (2) - Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Jason Varitek; DH (1) - David Ortiz; outfielders (5) -Crawford, Jacoby Ellsbury, J.D.

Jenks happy to set up instead

I will give him a call but will probably give it some time because you are hurting when something likes this happens."

LOONY TOON; ST JAMES' PARD PARDEW TAKES CHARGE BUT FACES A HUGE BATTLE FROM THE START

I will give him a call, but will probably give it some time because you are hurting when something likes this happens." Managing director Derek Llambias felt the need to hold a meeting with the first team squad yesterday to try and head off player discontent and Pardew knows he has a tough task ahead to get control of the dressing room.

Pardew overcomes his moments of hesitation; Last-minute fears set aside

"When something likes this comes along, though, you're just grateful for the chance and hopefully it's one I'll seize."

Football: I'm out to B an Irish star like my big brother SAYS ARABS' NOEL HUNT; Clydesdale Bank PREMIER LEAGUE SPL LATEST... DUNDEE UTD v KILLIE Today, Tannadice, 3pm

"'As much as we believe in peace when something likes this happens, the human part jumps up and wants revenge."

War and peace in the curriculum

But when something likes that happens, it has nothing to do with football, whether it was a hoax or not, I don't know but I could not take that chance.

FOOTBALL: 'Hoax'death threats mean I'll only go back home if I really have to

Normally when something likes that happens you can try to run it off but I couldn't even put my foot down.

FOOTBALL : THISTLE'S LENNON GUTTED AS ANOTHER STROKE OF BAD LUCK PUTS HIM OUT OF FOOTBALL FOR THE REST OF THIS YEAR

词组	something like
释义	something like something like 1. Similar to or like what has just been said or described. In this usage, "that" is used after "something." Do you want a soda or something like that? 2. Approximately or roughly. The phrase is used before an estimated amount or total. If you're expecting something like 50 people, then you better get some more chairs in here. See also: like, something Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. something like Similar to, resembling, as in They want a flower garden something like the ones they saw in England. [Mid-1600s] See also: like, something The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. anything/nothing/something like that anything, etc. of that kind: Do you do aerobics or play tennis, or anything like that? She’s an expert in the preservation of paper or something like that. No, there’s nothing like that available yet. See also: anything, like, nothing, something, that Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary See also: all right a/the feel of (something) (I) wouldn't (do something) if I were you 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 References in periodicals archive A safe way to ask a guy out is something like, "Will you be at Stephanie's party this weekend?" This shows him you're into him, but in a discreet way. Dear Carol NA: Yes, but happiness always contains a mixture of something like unhappiness. Naked city That means that throughout The Transparency of Evil we've been riding out nonstop something like the libidinal upsurge that interrupts mourning and, for the longer haul, drives the manic alteration of and alternation with melancholia. The Transparency of Evil: Essays on Extreme Phenomena The communities you depict are defined by something like taste. What, me work? Something likes this touches the soul of the organisation, it inspires other staff around them, it generates admiration from customers, and it makes a sincere and lasting impression upon many others. When getting involved is not just a PR exercise; MATT SOUTHALL She said: "To turn out in something likes this makes me feel really honoured." Krone delighted by Legends ride; RACING "This week that means coming up against James Roby, and that's one of the most challenging tasks I can face, so getting up for something likes this isn't going to be a problem for me at all! Night to remember FOR ROBY! I'M READY; Robbo can't wait to face Super Saint Mr Jones said: "Something likes George Orwell's 1984 now seems to have arrived at Gatwick Airport." Fireman Sam creator in airport veil row There, of course, can be trades and injuries, but the club that opens the season April 1 in Texas might look something likes this: Infielders (5) -- Gonzalez, Dustin Pedroia, Jed Lowrie, Marco Scutaro, Kevin Youkilis; catchers (2) - Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Jason Varitek; DH (1) - David Ortiz; outfielders (5) -Crawford, Jacoby Ellsbury, J.D. Jenks happy to set up instead I will give him a call but will probably give it some time because you are hurting when something likes this happens." LOONY TOON; ST JAMES' PARD PARDEW TAKES CHARGE BUT FACES A HUGE BATTLE FROM THE START I will give him a call, but will probably give it some time because you are hurting when something likes this happens." Managing director Derek Llambias felt the need to hold a meeting with the first team squad yesterday to try and head off player discontent and Pardew knows he has a tough task ahead to get control of the dressing room. Pardew overcomes his moments of hesitation; Last-minute fears set aside "When something likes this comes along, though, you're just grateful for the chance and hopefully it's one I'll seize." Football: I'm out to B an Irish star like my big brother SAYS ARABS' NOEL HUNT; Clydesdale Bank PREMIER LEAGUE SPL LATEST... DUNDEE UTD v KILLIE Today, Tannadice, 3pm "'As much as we believe in peace when something likes this happens, the human part jumps up and wants revenge." War and peace in the curriculum But when something likes that happens, it has nothing to do with football, whether it was a hoax or not, I don't know but I could not take that chance. FOOTBALL: 'Hoax'death threats mean I'll only go back home if I really have to Normally when something likes that happens you can try to run it off but I couldn't even put my foot down. FOOTBALL : THISTLE'S LENNON GUTTED AS ANOTHER STROKE OF BAD LUCK PUTS HIM OUT OF FOOTBALL FOR THE REST OF THIS YEAR
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