THE IDIOM COLLECTION LEARN & PRACTISE
Birds of a feather flock together
Understand the meaning. See it in context. Make it yours.
01 / UNDERSTAND
Meaning in plain English
People with similar interests or characteristics tend to spend time together.
02 / SEE IT IN CONTEXT
The expression in a sentence
- The keen gardeners all chose the same table—birds of a feather flock together.
03 / CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING
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Complete the example using the expression from this lesson.
The keen gardeners all chose the same table—________.
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Birds of a feather flock together — People with similar interests or characteristics tend to spend time together.
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People with similar interests or characteristics tend to spend time together.
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When to use it
Use this saying when noticing similarities within a group. It can sound disapproving or judgmental, so consider the tone.
More examples in context
- Birds of a feather flock together: the two keen runners quickly became friends.
- When the habitual complainers formed their own chat group, someone remarked that birds of a feather flock together.
Usage note
This is a general saying, not a rule about every friendship. Avoid using it to make unfair assumptions about individuals.
A short conversation
A: Those two both love old films and spend every lunch discussing them.
B: Birds of a feather flock together.
A: They certainly have plenty to talk about.
One more practice question
Which friendship best illustrates the saying?
A. Two people who bond over their shared love of painting.
B. Two people with no shared interests who rarely spend time together.
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A. Their similar interest brings them together.
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Meaning and usage checked against Cambridge Dictionary. Explanations, examples and conversation are original.