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

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Cyneburga-Anglo-Saxon (Latinized)
FaeFAYEnglish
Natanael-Spanish, Portuguese
Nneka-Western African, Igbo
Shir (2)-Persian (Rare)
Wilhelminavil-hel-MEE-nah (Dutch)Dutch, German, Polish, English