'Birds of a Feather ...'
2023-10-29
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1And now, Words and Their Stories, from VOA Learning English.
2On this program, we explore words and expressions in the English language.
3We give definitions, examples and sometimes notes on usage.
4Have you ever found yourself in a group of people with similar ways of thinking and interests to yours?
5They understand you.
6They really get you.
7They may even be wearing similar clothing to yours.
8We have a great expression for this: Birds of a feather flock together.
9This means people of the same kind or with the same tastes and interests often find each other.
10Artists may spend time with other artists.
11Lawyers often talk about legal issues or court cases with other lawyers.
12And people who love languages like to discuss grammar and words with other language-loving people.
13We have many similar expressions, and many of them use the word "mind" or "brain."
14If someone thinks like me, I can say we are like-minded.
15I can also say we are of like mind or of the same mind.
16There is also something called a hive mind.
17In a beehive, the bees all work together to achieve the same goal.
18People who are part of a hive mind have similar thoughts, ideas, and opinions.
19They often work together to discuss an issue or solve a problem.
20And sometimes, I can joke that I share the same brain with those who share my thinking and attitudes.
21If you a spiritual kind of person, you can call them your kindred spirits.
22If you are more of a science person, you can say you are on the same wavelength.
23And if you are a person who likes to make things, you can use these two expressions: cut from the same cloth, cast from the same mold.
24All these expressions mean the same thing -- you feel a strong connection to someone and feel very similar to them.
25We have another expression that can also be used in this situation.
26But we only use it when we have a similar idea with another person: great minds think alike.
27If you often listen to VOA Learning English, you belong to a community of like-minded people: People who want to practice their English.
28Welcome to our family!
29Until next time ... I'm Anna Matteo.
1And now, Words and Their Stories, from VOA Learning English. 2On this program, we explore words and expressions in the English language. We give definitions, examples and sometimes notes on usage. 3Have you ever found yourself in a group of people with similar ways of thinking and interests to yours? They understand you. They really get you. They may even be wearing similar clothing to yours. 4We have a great expression for this: Birds of a feather flock together. This means people of the same kind or with the same tastes and interests often find each other. 5Artists may spend time with other artists. Lawyers often talk about legal issues or court cases with other lawyers. And people who love languages like to discuss grammar and words with other language-loving people. 6We have many similar expressions, and many of them use the word "mind" or "brain." 7If someone thinks like me, I can say we are like-minded. I can also say we are of like mind or of the same mind. 8There is also something called a hive mind. In a beehive, the bees all work together to achieve the same goal. People who are part of a hive mind have similar thoughts, ideas, and opinions. They often work together to discuss an issue or solve a problem. 9And sometimes, I can joke that I share the same brain with those who share my thinking and attitudes. 10If you a spiritual kind of person, you can call them your kindred spirits. If you are more of a science person, you can say you are on the same wavelength. 11And if you are a person who likes to make things, you can use these two expressions: cut from the same cloth, cast from the same mold. 12All these expressions mean the same thing -- you feel a strong connection to someone and feel very similar to them. 13We have another expression that can also be used in this situation. But we only use it when we have a similar idea with another person: great minds think alike. 14If you often listen to VOA Learning English, you belong to a community of like-minded people: People who want to practice their English. 15Welcome to our family! 16Until next time ... I'm Anna Matteo. 17Anna Matteo wrote this lesson for VOA Learning English. 18___________________________________________________ 19Words in This Story 20flock - v. to gather or move in a crowd : - n. a group of animals (such as birds or sheep) assembled or herded together 21attitude - n. a position assumed for a specific purpose 22hive - n. a container for housing honeybees : a colony of bees 23kindred - n. of a similar nature or character 24wavelength - n. the distance (as from crest to crest) in the line of advance of a wave from any one point to the next corresponding point : a certain line of thought or behavior that reveals a common understanding 25cast - v. to give a shape to (a substance) by pouring in liquid or plastic form into a mold and letting harden without pressure 26mold - n. the frame on, around, or in which something is constructed or shaped 27We want to hear from you. Do you have a similar expression in your language? In the Comments section, you can also practice using any of the expressions from the story. Our comment policy is here.