along the lines of (something)
along the lines of (something)
Roughly similar to something; like something, though not exactly the same. Well, that's along 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. This movie is along the lines of your old favorites.
See also: line, of
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
along the lines of
Also, on the lines of. Roughly similar or in keeping with. For example, We told the architect we want a design along the lines of his own house but smaller, or Jane asked the caterer for a menu on the lines of the Morgans' wedding reception. This idiom uses line in the sense of "a direction or procedure," a usage dating from the early 1600s.
See also: line, of
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
on/along the lines of ...
,on/along (the) ... lines
(spoken)1 in the way that is mentioned: The new system will operate along the same lines as the old one.
2 similar to something; in a similar way, style, etc. to something: I’m looking for a silver teapot, something along the lines of this one here.
3 used for giving a summary of something you have read or heard: ‘What did he say in his defence?’ ‘Something along the lines of his being so drunk that he didn’t realize what he was doing.’
See also: line, on
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- 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 slew of (something)
- a crack at (someone or something)
- (you) wanna make something of it?
- a fast talker
- all for the best
- a thing of the past