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Like two peas in a pod
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01 / UNDERSTAND
Meaning in plain English
Very similar to one another, especially in appearance.
02 / SEE IT IN CONTEXT
The expression in a sentence
- In their matching coats, the cousins looked like two peas in a pod.
03 / CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING
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In their matching coats, the cousins looked ________.
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Like two peas in a pod — Very similar to one another, especially in appearance.
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Very similar to one another, especially in appearance.
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When to use it
Use this friendly expression to compare two people who look or seem very alike. It can also be used about strong similarities in habits or character when the context is clear.
More examples in context
- The brothers are like two peas in a pod, with the same smile and dark curls.
- Those two friends are like two peas in a pod when it comes to their taste in music.
Usage note
Keep “two peas” plural and “a pod” singular. The expression stresses similarity, not simply that two people enjoy spending time together.
A short conversation
A: Are those the two cousins you mentioned?
B: Yes. They look like two peas in a pod, don’t they?
A: Their smiles are especially alike.
One more practice question
What does “like two peas in a pod” emphasise?
A. A complete lack of resemblance.
B. A strong similarity between two people.
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B. The idiom compares people who are very similar.
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