along the lines of

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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.

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“It was something along the lines of them thinking we were too far apart to find a compromise,” he said.

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While being asked questions by paramedics en route, she said she texted her mum something along the lines of "I've just had a baby, not to worry, we're both fine," before asking if she could meet her there.

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Her response was along the lines of, “Girl, chill.”

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It presented a kind of calmness in the face of Trump, giving off a vibe along the lines of: do your best Washington, this is China and we're not interested in your nonsense.

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In order to have a 90 percent chance of not outliving their savings, that couple will need roughly $430,000—and that’s just medical expenses; it doesn’t cover things like rent, or mortgage payments, or long-term care along the lines of a home health aide or a nursing home.

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alongside of along with

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