
after a fashion
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English Dictionaryafter a fashionnot very much, not very well, or not very effectively
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Idiomsafter a fashion1. if you do something after a fashion, you manage to do it although not very well.
I can paint after a fashion, but I'm certainly not as good as you.2. almost, but not completely.
'A vegetarian diet is much healthier.' 'That's true after a fashion, although I don't believe all meat is bad for you.' [TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲
after a fashionpoorly, barely adequate
The cleaning staff cleaned the room after a fashion but certainly not very well.
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after a fashion adv. phr. Not very well or properly; poorly.
He played tennis after a fashion.
The roof kept the rain out after a fashion. Compare: IN A WAY.
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