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Done like a kipper is British slang for conned or framed.
I do believe the term 'like' was used in the 70s by Americans and has been used ever since. Recently the British have adopted the phrase especially since the popularity of cult sitcom 'F.R.I.E.N.D.S'. The phrase is used in various ways usually by teeneagers and 20 somethings who automatically, subcociuously add a toutch of 'trendiness' to thier sentances. For instance: "Like, let's get outa here!" "Like, no way!" "This is like way cool guys"
Iron Mike is London Cockney rhyming slang for bike.
(1) When referring to someone of the opposite sex, to have a crush on. "Joe likes Susan" is a statement about Joe's special feelings towards Susan. (2) A flavoring particle. "She is like, so cool" (3) To be like is to think something "I was like, ohmigod what a bitch" means "I thought she was such a bitch.".
To do something really cool or well. "Zach can sing like a boss."Â
Phrs. In a hurried or agitated state. E.g."I raced around the shops like a bastard, looking for a birthday present."
Out like a light is slang for fall into a deep sleep quickly.
Hand like a foot was old th century slang for poor handwriting.
Phrs. A vulgar and sexually obsessed mind. E.g."Just ignore him, he's got a mind like a sewer and always."
Like a butcher's daughter is slang for sexually active, nymphomanic.
Vrb phrs. There a numerous pejorative expressions beginning with 'have a face like.., see 'face like a...'
Like a gentleman.
millimeters, as in "..a 60 Mike Mike" (60mm mortar).
Do as you like is London Cockney rhyming slang for a bicycle (bike).
Like is American slang for completely, totally; an interjection used for emphasis.
Like sixty is slang for at a great rate.
Beginning every sentence with "like". "Like we went to the mall and like I saw him looking at me."
(like) prep., similar to, approximately.  “We lived like kings.â€Â Also used as a marker, space-maker in sentences - the way um and ah are used, as well as the Spanish “digo.â€Â “I’m like telling my mom that like I have to go the mall and like she’s like tweakin’â€Â [Etym., in this usage, first used by jazz musicians in 30’s and 40’s, beatniks in the 50’s, youth in 60’s to now; also prominent in “valley talk.â€]
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To make or cause to be like.
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Being in a state of ignition; burning; having active properties; as, a live coal; live embers.
superl.
Inclined toward; disposed to; as, to feel like taking a walk.
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Like-minded.
v. i.
To come near; to avoid with difficulty; to escape narrowly; as, he liked to have been too late. Cf. Had like, under Like, a.
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Like or suiting a snail; as, snail-like progress.
superl.
Equal, or nearly equal; as, fields of like extent.
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Like; alike.
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of Like
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In a like or similar manner.
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Resembling a thrall, or his condition, feelings, or the like; slavish.
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In a manner like that of; in a manner similar to; as, do not act like him.
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Imparting power; having motion; as, the live spindle of a lathe.
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Similar; like; alike.
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Having a like disposition or purpose; of the same mind.
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To liken; to compare.
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To allege, or think, to be like; to represent as like; to compare; as, to liken life to a pilgrimage.
superl.
Having the same, or nearly the same, appearance, qualities, or characteristics; resembling; similar to; similar; alike; -- often with in and the particulars of the resemblance; as, they are like each other in features, complexion, and many traits of character.
v. t.
To spend, as one's life; to pass; to maintain; to continue in, constantly or habitually; as, to live an idle or a useful life.
n.
A liking; a preference; inclination; -- usually in pl.; as, we all have likes and dislikes.
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