Definition of «along the lines of»

The phrase "along the lines of" is an idiomatic expression that means in a similar manner or fashion. It can be used to indicate that something is comparable, related or resembles another thing. For example, if someone says "the movie was good, but it wasn't along the lines of what I expected," they mean that while the movie was enjoyable, it did not meet their expectations because it differed from what they anticipated.

Phrases with «along the lines of»

Sentences with «along the lines of»

Chances are, you said something along the lines of getting more traffic to your website, or perhaps that people don't know how your law firm is different from the competition. (lawyermarketing.com)
Yes, you've got carrots — but I was thinking more along the lines of something sweeter, like sweet potatoes. (allergyawesomeness.com)
The idea here is to get your mind thinking along the lines of what you need to earn to get where you want to go. (travelcodex.com)
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