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to be cut from the same cloth
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to possses qualities that are very similar to those of someone or something else's
Idiom
InformalWhat is the origin of the idiom "cut from the same cloth" and when to use it?
The idiom "cut from the same cloth" originates from the world of tailoring and textiles, where clothes cut from the same cloth are expected to share similar features or characteristics. Dating back centuries, the phrase is tied to the process of making clothes. When used to create multiple garments, a single piece of cloth ensured that the garments shared similar patterns, textures, and qualities. Over time, this literal usage evolved into a more metaphorical one, signifying individuals who share similar qualities, values, or characteristics.
Example
A team is never truly cohesive until its members discover they were cut from the same cloth.
The CEO criticized two executives for not being cut from the same cloth, as their management approaches were incompatible.
After years of studying together, we realized we were cut from the same cloth and shared many of the same hopes, beliefs, and values.
Despite coming from very different backgrounds, the scientists found they were cut from the same cloth in their love of discovery and solving complex problems.
