Cut from the same cloth means very similar in character, principles or approach: Both managers listen carefully before deciding; they are cut from the same cloth. You can compare things too: The sequel is cut from the same cloth as the original film. Whether it's good depends on the trait: about kind people it's praise, about two schemers it's criticism.
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be cut from the same cloth; be cut from the same cloth as + person / thing
- Both managers listen carefully before deciding; they are cut from the same cloth.
- This sequel is cut from the same cloth as the original film.
- My brother and I are not cut from the same cloth when it comes to taking risks.
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First versionThe two founders are cut from the same clothes.
RevisionThe two founders are cut from the same cloth.
Cloth and clothes look like two forms of one word. But cloth is fabric, while clothes are the things you wear. Garments are cut from fabric, so cut from the same cloth.
Like two peas in a pod means extremely alike, often in looks. Cut from the same cloth means alike on the inside: character, values. Like chalk and cheese is the opposite: completely different.
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Use the idiom for very similar qualities: The sisters are cut from the same ___.
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cloth — Garments are cut from fabric: cloth. Clothes are what you wear and don't fit the idiom.
Compare two people you know, or two films, that share an important trait. Use cut from the same cloth and name the trait.
The two coaches are cut from the same cloth: both value patient practice more than quick results.
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