Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
the likes of someone
idiom
/ðə laɪks əv ˈsʌmwʌn/
Definition
A phrase used to refer to a person or a group of people who are similar to another.
Examples
- He never thought he would meet the likes of someone as talented as her.
- In the competition, you’ll face the likes of champions and rookies alike.
- She always dreamed of being in the same room as the likes of someone famous.
Meaning
This expression signifies that someone is comparable to others of similar nature or quality.
Synonyms
- people like
- similar individuals
- those akin to
