How to Pronounce "on the lines of"
expression
ON-thuh-LYNZ-uhv
ON-thuh-LYNZ-ov
Definition
Used to say something is similar to or follows the style of something else; meaning 'similar to' or 'in the style of'.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɫaɪnz/ /ˈəv
British English
ˈɒn/ /ðə, ði/ /lˈaɪnz/ /ˈɒv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ON-thuh-LYNZ-uhv
UK
ON-thuh-LYNZ-ov
Listen in Context
I'm looking for a dress on the lines of what you wore yesterday.
He gave a speech on the lines of his last one.
Can you suggest something on the lines of Italian food?
She wants something on the lines of a romance movie, but with a twist.