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Egenskaper - Likhet och Olikhet

Dyka ner i engelska ordspråk som skildrar likhet och olikhet, som "allt som glittrar är inte guld" och "i mörkret är alla katter grå".

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a thief knows a thief, as a wolf knows a wolf

used to imply that people who have experience in criminal activities have a certain level of understanding and familiarity with the behavior and tactics of other criminals

Brottslingar känner lättare igen andra brottslingars metoder

Brottslingar känner lättare igen andra brottslingars metoder

Ex: The police suspected Mat in a string of burglaries and assigned an undercover officer with a shady past to trail him.  Proving how a thief knows a thief, as a wolf knows a wolf. 
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East is East, (and|) West is West

used to suggest that there are certain inherent differences between two things or groups of people that cannot be overcome or reconciled

Vissa skillnader är så grundläggande att de är svåra att överbrygga

Vissa skillnader är så grundläggande att de är svåra att överbrygga

Ex: The businessman learned that East is East, West is West when he tried to negotiate with a client from a different culture, and realized that his usual tactics were not effective. 
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all cats are gray in the dark

used to suggest that when we lack knowledge or understanding about a particular subject, it can be hard to discern the differences between similar things or people

Utan tillräcklig information är det svårt att se skillnader

Utan tillräcklig information är det svårt att se skillnader

Ex: Without enough information or context, it can be difficult to distinguish between different options - all cats are gray in the dark, and it's important to gather enough information to make an informed decision. 
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like mother, like daughter

used to imply that daughters often share similar qualities, traits, or behaviors with their mothers, either as a result of genetics, upbringing, or cultural influence

Döttrar har ofta liknande egenskaper som sina mödrar

Döttrar har ofta liknande egenskaper som sina mödrar

Ex: Although they have their differences, there's no denying that they share a lot of similarities - like mother, like daughter, they have a strong bond and connection. 
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all that glitters is not gold

used to suggest that appearances can be deceiving, and that it is important to look beyond surface-level qualities to assess true value or worth

Allt som ser attraktivt ut är inte verkligen värdefullt

Allt som ser attraktivt ut är inte verkligen värdefullt

Ex: Many people are drawn to the glitz and glamour of Hollywood, but all that glitters is not gold, and the constant pressure and scrutiny can take a toll on mental health and well-being. 
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every light is not the sun

used to highlight the notion that things or people may appear similar but they may not possess the same qualities

Liknande saker har inte nödvändigtvis samma egenskaper

Liknande saker har inte nödvändigtvis samma egenskaper

Ex: I learned the hard way that just because someone seems trustworthy, it doesn't mean they are.  Every light is not the sun. 
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like father, like son

used to say that a son's behavior or qualities are similar to those of his father

Söner har ofta liknande egenskaper som sina fäder

Söner har ofta liknande egenskaper som sina fäder

Ex: Like father, like son, both are avid readers of mystery novels. 
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