likes of someone or something

likes of someone or something
the likes of someone or something
someone or something similar to that person or thing; the equal or equals of someone or something. •

I never want to see the likes of you again!

We admired the splendid old ships, the likes of which will never be built again.


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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