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English Idioms used to Describe Qualities
dead ringer
[substantiv]

a person or thing that closely resembles or duplicates another

dublură, copie identică

dublură, copie identică

Ex: The new smartphone model is a dead ringer for its predecessor , featuring a similar design and functionality with minor improvements .Noul model de smartphone este un **dublu** al predecesorului său, cu un design și funcționalitate similare și îmbunătățiri minore.
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a situation that is completely different from what one was previously dealing with

Ex: After the halftime break, the opposing team changed their tactics, and it became a completely different ball game.
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not in any way alike in character or quality

Ex: Despite being siblings , their fashion styles are different as chalk and cheese; one prefers casual and sporty attire , while the other opts for elegant and formal clothing .
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two people or things that are completely different from one another

Ex: Comparing the achievements of athletes from different eras is apples and oranges; the sports landscape and conditions have changed significantly over time .
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to make a clear distinction between two things, particularly two ideas, that are closely related

Ex: While it's crucial to encourage creativity, we must also draw a line to ensure adherence to ethical guidelines in the field of scientific research.
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a significant difference between two things, often in a disappointing or unfavorable way

Ex: The current political climate a far cry from the unity and bipartisanship that the nation needs .
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in a position or situation that is entirely different from what one is used to

Ex: She always thought her job was mundane, but when she had the chance to experience a different profession, she realized the challenges on the other side of the fence.
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used to say that both options or situations are equal and that none is better or worse than the other

Ex: Whether you choose the blue shirt or the red one, it's six of one, half a dozen of the otherthey both look equally good on you.
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spitting image
[substantiv]

someone or something that looks exactly like another person or thing

copie conformă, dublură exactă

copie conformă, dublură exactă

Ex: The new model of the car is the spitting image of its predecessor , with only minor design changes .Noul model al mașinii este **chipul cioplit** al predecesorului său, cu doar mici modificări de design.
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used to indicate that all types of a certain thing are almost the same

Ex: I used to collect stamps, but after a while, the designs and themes became so repetitive that I lost interestseen one, seen them all.
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of the same type as something else or closely resembling it

Ex: I'm not sure if this is what you had in mind, but I drafted a proposal along these lines to get us started.
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a person or thing that has the exact same function as that of another person or thing, but in a different place or situation

Ex: The union representative her opposite number from the management team to negotiate better working conditions for employees .
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to distinguish the good from the bad

Ex: The manager had the difficult task of sorting out the sheep from the goats among the employees to identify the top performers.
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(of two or more things) very similar to one another

Ex: The two brands of cola much of a muchness to me ; I could n't discern a significant difference in flavor .
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used to emphasize a significant contrast or distinction between people, things, or situations

Ex: Learning a foreign language a world of difference in terms of job opportunities and cultural understanding .
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used to refer to similar things related to what was previously said

Ex: The project required thorough research , data analysis , report writing , all that jazz.
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(of people or things) to be the same in type or in character

Ex: The artists had distinct styles , but were two of a kind in their passion for pushing boundaries and challenging traditional norms .
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kindred spirit
[substantiv]

a person who shares similar attitudes, beliefs, or interests with another person, and with whom one feels a deep connection or understanding

suflet înrudit, spirit afîn

suflet înrudit, spirit afîn

Ex: Attending the conference allowed her to connect with kindred spirits in her field , forming valuable professional relationships and friendships .Participarea la conferință i-a permis să se conecteze cu **suflete înrudite** în domeniul său, formând relații profesionale și prietenii valoroase.
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used to refer to something that is very dark or black in color

Ex: The room was as black as one's hat, with no light filtering in through the windows.
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completely black or dark

Ex: The abandoned basement lacked any windows or light sources, resulting in an environment that was as dark as pitch.
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