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Phrase CEFR B2

Definitions

Or something like that. Used to indicate the possibility that the preceding word or phrase is vague or not exactly correct in its applicability.

idiomatic

Equivalents

Deutsch oder so
Español o algo así
Italiano o giù di lì
日本語 ても
Nederlands of zo of zoiets
Português ou algo parecido
Türkçe falan

Examples

“I think she's a lawyer or something.”
“What are you doing?! Are you trying to kill us or something?”
“It's not like I hate parks or something; I just think it's too cold outside today.”
“So basically sexperts are reporters about sex, rather than sex professionals. Or something.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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