Meaning of the word "along the lines of" in English

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along the lines of

US /əˈlɔːŋ ðə laɪnz ʌv/
UK /əˈlɒŋ ðə laɪnz ɒv/
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Phrase

similar to or in the same general style as something else

Example:
I'm thinking of a design along the lines of a modern minimalist style.
Can you give me a suggestion along the lines of what we discussed yesterday?