something like

a little of something goes a long way

Only a small amount of something is usually required to produce a great effect.

and the like

And other similar items; et cetera.

be like

To say.

built like a brick outhouse

Synonym of built like a brick shithouse.

built like a brick shipyard

Synonym of built like a brick shithouse.

built like a brick shithouse

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

chalk something up to experience

To take a lesson from a bad outcome instead of grieving it.

do someone like that

to treat someone in a negative manner