along the right lines
In or close to the manner that is most correct or able to achieve the desired result. After being rooted in the traditions of the past, the company has finally started thinking along the right lines in terms of modern consumer behaviors and expectations. I think your plan is along the right lines, but it could do with a bit of fine-tuning in some of the details. Well, your strategy for solving the problem was along the right lines, you just made a math mistake somewhere.
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