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Rule "along the lines of (like)"

This is one of many errors that LanguageTool can detect.

Description: along the lines of (like)
By default, this rule is not active in LanguageTool because its category is not active by default
Message: Did you mean <suggestion>like</suggestion>?
Category: Plain English (ID: PLAIN_ENGLISH)
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • I think my point is very much along the lines of his.
    Correction suggestion: like
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • I think my point is very much like his.
ID: ALONG_THE_LINES_OF [1]
Version: 6.6-SNAPSHOT (2024-12-02 22:33:09 +0100)