great minds think alike

/ɡɹˈeɪt mˈaɪndz θˈɪŋk ɐlˈaɪk/

used to suggest that intelligent or creative individuals often come up with similar ideas or solutions, especially when faced with a particular problem or challenge

great minds think alike, though fools seldom differ

/ɡɹˈeɪt mˈaɪndz θˈɪŋk ɐlˈaɪk ðˌəʊ fˈuːlz sˈɛldəm dˈɪfə/

/ɡɹˈeɪt mˈaɪndz θˈɪŋk ɐlˈaɪk ðˌoʊ fˈuːlz sˈɛldəm dˈɪfɚ/

[sentence]

great minds think alike, though fools seldom differ

[SENTENCE]

used to warns against blind conformity, highlighting that having the same idea as others is not necessarily a sign of intelligence or a guarantee of a good idea

Examples

1. When everyone in the group agreed on the idea without questioning it, John reminded them of the proverb great minds think alike, though fools seldom differ, to encourage them to think independently and critically.

2. When we presented our ideas to the boss, he was impressed that our solutions were so similar - I guess great minds think alike.

3. Great minds think alike.

4. Great minds think alike, guys. -