Qualities - Similarity & Dissimilarity

Dive into English proverbs that depict similarity and dissimilarity, like "all that glitters is not gold" and "all cats are gray in the dark".

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a thief knows a thief, as a wolf knows a wolf [sentence]

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

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.

East is East, (and|) West is West [sentence]

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

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.

all cats are gray in the dark [sentence]

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

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 .

like mother, like daughter [phrase]

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

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.

all that glitters is not gold [sentence]

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

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 .

every light is not the sun [sentence]

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

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

like father, like son [phrase]

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

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Qualities
Superficiality	Duality & Contrast	Usefulness & Value	Quality & Performance
Similarity & Dissimilarity	Suitability & Compatibility	Importance & Priority	Time & Timeliness
Expectations & Predictabilities	Practicality	Mistakes & Imperfections