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in the vein of
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in opposition to somebody or something
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in spite of
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as opposed to
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in contrast to
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along the lines of something
in the vein of
Preposición
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/ɪnðə vˈeɪn ʌv/
(en el estilo de)

(en el estilo de)

en la línea de

Collocation

in a similar style, manner, or genre as something else, often used to indicate inspiration or influence

in opposition to somebody or something
Preposición
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/ɪn ˌɑːpəzˈɪʃən tʊ ˌɛsbˈiː slˈæʃ ˌɛstˌiːˈeɪtʃ/
en contra de

en contra de

Collocation

used to convay that one is strongly against someone or something

in spite of
Preposición
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/ɪn spˈaɪt ʌv/
(sin embargo de)

(sin embargo de)

a pesar de

Collocation

regardless of a particular circumstance or obstacle

as opposed to
Preposición
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/æz əpˈoʊzd tuː/
(a diferencia de)

(a diferencia de)

en contraste con

Collocation

in comparison with something else, indicating a difference or distinction

in contrast to
Preposición
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/ɪn kˈɑːntɹæst tuː/
(a diferencia de)

(a diferencia de)

en contraste con

Collocation

showing a difference when compared to something else

along the lines of something
Frase
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/ɐlˈɑːŋ ðə lˈaɪnz ʌv ˌɛstˌiːˈeɪtʃ/
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Idiom
Informal

of the same type as something else or closely resembling it

What is the origin of the idiom "along the lines of something" and when to use it?

The idiom "along the lines of something" originated from the concept of following a particular course, direction, or pattern. It is mainly used to suggest similarity or resemblance to a specific idea, concept, or example. In other words, the phrase conveys the idea of aligning or conforming to a certain model or framework, implying that the thing being discussed shares similarities with the mentioned concept or example, although not necessarily identical.

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