Phrase guide

on the lines of

prep · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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prep

Meaning 1

Similar to, but not exactly equal.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

Examples

  • The Minister said something on the lines of, “I don’t care if it causes people to lose their jobs.”

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: along the lines of

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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