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Describing Qualities - Similar or Dissimilar

Dive into English idioms that relate to being similar or dissimilar, like "be two of a kind" and "a far cry from".

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English Idioms used to Describe Qualities
dead ringer

a person or thing that closely resembles or duplicates another

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a different ball game

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

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(as) different as chalk and cheese

not in any way alike in character or quality

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apples and oranges

two people or things that are completely different from one another

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to draw the line

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

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a far cry from something

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

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on the other side of the fence

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

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it is six of one, half a dozen of the other

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

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spitting image

someone or something that looks exactly like another person or thing

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seen one, seen them all

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

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along the lines of something

of the same type as something else or closely resembling it

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one's opposite number

a person or thing that has the exact same function as that of another person or thing, but in a different place or situation

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to separate the sheep from the goats

to distinguish the good from the bad

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much of a muchness

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

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a world of difference

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

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all that jazz

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

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to be two of a kind

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

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kindred spirit

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

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(as) black as one's hat

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

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(as) dark as pitch

completely black or dark

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