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great minds think alike

great minds think alike proverb: used to remark upon the fact that someone else has had the same thought or idea as you, implying that both of you are clever or astute.

Proverb

great minds think alike

  1. (humorous, often) Used to remark upon the fact that someone else has had the same thought or idea as you, implying that both of you are clever or astute.
    • Person A: He looks a bit like David Beckham...
    • Person B: I was just thinking that!

Questions about great minds think alike

What does great minds think alike mean?
Great minds think alike means used to remark upon the fact that someone else has had the same thought or idea as you, implying that both of you are clever or astute.
What part of speech is great minds think alike?
Great minds think alike is a proverb.

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