two of a kind
The phrase "two of a kind" is often used to describe pairs that share significant similarities, whether they are people or playing cards.
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Definition
B2General
(idiomatic)Two individuals or items that share significant similarities in appearance, behavior, or characteristics.
Example
- Those two friends are really two of a kind; they both love hiking and have the same sense of humor.
B1Card Games
(technical)A pair of cards of the same rank in a deck of playing cards.
Example
- In poker, having two of a kind can sometimes win you the hand.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "two of a kind":
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