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like that

idiom
Meaning

Gay; homosexual.


Examples
SIMPLE

I did not know they were like that.

CONTEXTUAL

He finally told his family that he is like that, and they were very supportive.

COMPLEX

After years of hiding his true self, he decided to be open about being like that with his closest friends.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    and the like

    And other similar items; et cetera.

  2. 02

    be like

    To say.

  3. 03

    built like a brick outhouse

    Synonym of built like a brick shithouse.

  4. 04

    built like a brick shipyard

    Synonym of built like a brick shithouse.

  5. 05

    built like a brick shithouse

    Of a man, having a muscular body, particularly with well-developed muscles of the chest, arms and abdominals.

  6. 06

    do someone like that

    to treat someone in a negative manner

  7. 07

    face like the back end of a bus

    A very ugly face.

  8. 08

    fold like a cheap suit

    To give up easily; capitulate.

Last updated April 17, 2026