not clear or specific, lacking in detail or precision
used to refer to an estimated or approximate amount, quantity, or range of something
used to say that something such as a number or amount is not exact
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to a degree or extent that is unclear
in some ways or to some degree
in a way or by some method that is not known or certain
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used to say that the amount mentioned might be a little more or less than the exact amount
The origin of the idiom "give or take" is rooted in its literal meaning. Its origins are not tied to a particular historical event or source, as it essentially reflects the idea of allowing for some level of flexibility or approximation when discussing numerical values. It is used to indicate a degree of flexibility or approximation in numerical values. The phrase suggests that the specified quantity can be somewhat more or less than the exact figure provided.
things that we cannot or do not need to name when we are talking about them
of the same type as something else or closely resembling 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.
to be directly or remotely related to someone or something
The idiom "have something to do with someone or something" is used to suggest a connection or relationship between the subject and another person or thing, indicating involvement, influence, or relevance. The idiom is derived from the concept of having a direct or indirect association with someone or something and has been used to convey these relationships in various contexts.
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