"more like it" meaning in All languages combined

See more like it on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Head templates: {{en-adj|+}} more like it (comparative form only)
  1. (informal) Better, more desirable. Tags: comparative-only, informal
    Sense id: en-more_like_it-en-adj-xDPfY-4R Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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          "ref": "2008, Maeve Binchy, Echoes:",
          "text": "“You could have some champagne cider if you like. It's a different taste, nice sort of drink,” he suggested. David sipped some: now this was more like it. Sweet and fizzy, very nice indeed.",
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