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the likes of

 

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Noun the likes of has 1 sense
  1. the like, the likes of - a similar kind; "dogs, foxes, and the like", "we don't want the likes of you around here"
    --1 is a kind of kind, sort, form, variety

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The Likes Of

Description:

"The likes of" is an idiomatic expression used to refer to people or things of a similar kind or type. It is commonly used to suggest that the person or thing being referenced belongs to a group or category, often with a negative or dismissive connotation.

Examples:

Noun:

1. The likes of him are rarely seen in this neighborhood anymore.

2. We don't need the likes of them at our party.

Adjective:

1. She prefers fine dining establishments, not some fast-food joint like the likes of McDonald's.

2. I never thought I would shop at a discount store like the likes of DollarTree.

Adverb:

1. He spent his career working in prestigious museums, never giving attention to lesser-known art galleries like the likes of these.

2. They live in a luxurious mansion, while the likes of us can only dream of such extravagance.

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