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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
us flag
/ɪnðə vˈeɪn ʌv/
(en el estilo de)

(en el estilo de)

en la línea de

Preposición
CollocationCollocation

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

In opposition to somebody or something
us flag
/ɪn ˌɑːpəzˈɪʃən tʊ ˌɛsbˈiː slˈæʃ ˌɛstˌiːˈeɪtʃ/
en contra de

en contra de

Preposición
CollocationCollocation

used to convay that one is strongly against someone or something

In spite of
us flag
/ɪn spˈaɪt ʌv/
(sin embargo de)

(sin embargo de)

a pesar de

Preposición
CollocationCollocation

regardless of a particular circumstance or obstacle

As opposed to
us flag
/æz əpˈoʊzd tuː/
(a diferencia de)

(a diferencia de)

en contraste con

Preposición
CollocationCollocation

in comparison with something else, indicating a difference or distinction

In contrast to
us flag
/ɪn kˈɑːntɹæst tuː/
(a diferencia de)

(a diferencia de)

en contraste con

Preposición
CollocationCollocation

showing a difference when compared to something else

Along the lines of something
us flag
/ɐlˈɑːŋ ðə lˈaɪnz ʌv ˌɛstˌiːˈeɪtʃ/
N/A

N/A

Preposición
IdiomIdiom
InformalInformal

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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