Chunk: something-like-that
Formulaic Unit
Meaning: A common conversational phrase used at the end of a statement to indicate that the information provided (often a number, description, or title) is approximate and not exact.
💬 Contextual Examples
- *The meeting starts at 2:00 or 2:30, or something like that.
- "Did he say he was moving to Canada?" — "Yeah, something like that."*
🎴 Interactive Web Practice (Click to Reveal)
Practice 1: It will take three weeks to ship, or something ______ that.
Answer:
like
Practice 2: I think her name is Amanda, or something like ______.
Answer:
that
🔗 Knowledge Base Connections
- 🔑 Parent Keyword: like