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birds of the feather flock together

birds of the feather flock together is the alternative form of birds of a feather flock together.

Meaning of birds of a feather flock together

Proverb

birds of a feather flock together

  1. (idiomatic) People of similar character, background or taste tend to congregate or associate with one another; it is easier to establish friendships with people that one has a lot in common with.
    • So, in London, birds of a feather must flock together, willy nilly, silk hat and frock coat must go with white gloves and brown sables, peaky blinder and “choker" must associate with crop fringed hair, ear curls, and rakish three feathered hat.1899, The Puritan - Volume 5, page 206
    Synonyms:
    like attracts like, like likes like, apple does not fall far from the tree

Questions about birds of the feather flock together

What is birds of the feather flock together the alternative form of?
Birds of the feather flock together is the alternative form of birds of a feather flock together.

Words near birds of the feather flock together in the dictionary

  1. birds of Jove
  2. birds of Juno
  3. birds of paradise
  4. birds of passage
  5. birds of prey
  6. birds of the feather flock together
  7. birds of wonder
  8. birds off
  9. birds' mouths
  10. birds' nests
  11. Birds' Wedding

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