Proverb – Birds of a feather flock together.
People with similar interests, personalities or backgrounds tend to spend time together.
It can be neutral or a little critical. If your friends are honest and hard-working, people will assume you are too. If your friends are cheats and liars… it might be time to find some new friends! People often use just the first half: “They’re birds of a feather.”
Language Note:
A flock is a group of birds that live and travel together. As a verb, to flock means to gather in large numbers: “Tourists flock to the beach every summer.”
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Spotted in the newsBirds of a feather flock together at Harrison Hills Park for annual Great Backyard Bird Counttriblive.comWhat is a proverb?
A proverb is short, useful and well known expression. A proverb will state a general or obvious truth or a useful piece of advice. A proverb might teach you how to have a good life. A proverb may teach you to be healthy or kind.
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Frequently Asked Questions
People who are similar tend to spend time together.
As a noun, a group of birds. As a verb, to gather somewhere in large numbers.
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