Beskriva Kvaliteter - Liknande eller Olik

Dyka ner i engelska idiomatiska uttryck som handlar om att vara lika eller olika, som "vara två av ett slag" och "en långt cry från".

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dead ringer [Substantiv]

dubbelgångare

Ex: The actor playing the historical figure in the movie is a dead ringer for the real person , capturing their likeness and mannerisms perfectly .

Skådespelaren som spelar den historiska figuren i filmen är en så lik den verkliga personen att den fångar deras likhet och maner perfekt.

a (different|new) ball game [Fras]

a situation that is completely different from what one was previously dealing with

Ex: The project's scope expanded unexpectedly, and we had to rethink our approach because it became a whole new ball game.

(as|) different as chalk and cheese [Fras]

not in any way alike in character or quality

Ex: Their personalities are different as chalk and cheese ; one is outgoing and extroverted , while the other is introverted and reserved .

apples and oranges [Fras]

two people or things that are completely different from one another

Ex: Comparing the intelligence of dogs and cats is like comparing apples and oranges - they have different strengths and abilities .

to [draw] (the|a) line [Fras]

to make a clear distinction between two things, particularly two ideas, that are closely related

Ex: As a manager , I need to draw a line between being friendly with my employees and maintaining professional boundaries .

a far cry from {sth} [Fras]

a significant difference between two things, often in a disappointing or unfavorable way

Ex: The dilapidated house they purchased was a far cry from the beautiful, renovated home they had envisioned.

on the other side of the fence [Fras]

in a position or situation that is entirely different from what one is used to

Ex: As a teacher , I often wonder what life is like on the other side of the fence , in the world of my students .

it [is] six of one, half a dozen of the other [Mening]

used to say that both options or situations are equal and that none is better or worse than the other

Ex: Whether we take the highway or the scenic route, it's six of one, half a dozen of the other—we'll reach our destination in the same amount of time.

spitting image [Substantiv]

så lik som en droppe vatten

Ex: The child is the spitting image of their late grandfather , with the same eyes and smile .

Barnet är en spiklik av sin avlidna farfar, med samma ögon och leende.

seen one, seen them all [Mening]

used to indicate that all types of a certain thing are almost the same

Ex: I've been to a few music festivals, and honestly, seen one, seen them all—they tend to have similar stages, crowds, and performances.

along the lines of {sth} [Fras]

of the same type as something else or closely resembling it

Ex: The team 's strategy for the upcoming game will be along the lines of a defensive approach , focusing on solidifying their backline .

{one's} opposite number [Fras]

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 CEO of one company met with his opposite number from a competitor to discuss a potential merger .

to [separate|sort out] the sheep from the goats [Fras]

to distinguish the good from the bad

Ex: The coach needs to separate the sheep from the goats during tryouts to form the best team .

much of a muchness [Fras]

(of two or more things) very similar to one another

Ex: When it comes to fast food chains , they are all much of a muchness - they offer similar menus and quality .

a world of difference [Fras]

used to emphasize a significant contrast or distinction between people, things, or situations

Ex: The introduction of new technology brought about a world of difference in productivity levels .

all that jazz [Fras]

used to refer to similar things related to what was previously said

Ex: She told me about her day at work - the meetings , the presentations , and all that jazz .

to [be] two of a kind [Fras]

(of people or things) to be the same in type or in character

Ex: The siblings were two of a kind , often finishing each other 's sentences and sharing similar interests .

kindred spirit [Substantiv]

likasinnad själ

Ex: From the moment they met , they knew they were kindred spirits , as they shared a love for art and adventure .

Från det ögonblick de träffades visste de att de var besläktade själar, eftersom de delade en kärlek till konst och äventyr.

(as|) black as {one's} hat [Fras]

used to refer to something that is very dark or black in color

Ex: The night was as black as one's hat, making it difficult to see anything.

(as|) dark as pitch [Fras]

completely black or dark

Ex: As the sun set , the forest became dark as pitch , making it challenging to see the path ahead .

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Plats & Position	Plats & placering	Kompatibilitet och Inkompatibilitet	Lämplighet och Olämplighet
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