à la
à la
In the manner or style of something or someone else. The phrase is a shortened form of the French à la mode de, meaning "in the manner of." The lead actor delivered hilarious slapstick à la The Three Stooges, but also had a grace and charm that was irresistible.
See also: la
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
à la
Like, in the manner of, as in He hoped to break all records, à la Babe Ruth. This expression, an abbreviation of the French à la mode de (for "in the manner of"), has been used in English since the late 1500s.
See also: la
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
- la
- all manner of
- all manner of somebody/something
- in a manner of speaking
- manner
- ape
- ape (one's) behavior
- behaviour
- a person after (one's) own
- fast-talk (someone) out of (something)