is a fixed idiom, meaning that something resembles something else, or fulfills its function, but isn't really that thing.
in some respects but not entirely or truly
in some respects but not entirely or truly
1.He's a celebrity of sorts in our town.
means that he is known well in our town but does not have the status of a true celebrity.
2.Her house is a museum of sorts
mean that she has quite a collection of things in her house but she doesn't have public hours or an admission fee, for example.
means that he is known well in our town but does not have the status of a true celebrity.
2.Her house is a museum of sorts
mean that she has quite a collection of things in her house but she doesn't have public hours or an admission fee, for example.
by hanyahmedezz March 07, 2011