(as) (a)like as (two) peas in a pod
(as) (a)like as (two) peas in a pod
Said of two people who are very similar in interests, actions, or appearance. Betty and Jennifer are as alike as two peas in a pod, so it's no wonder people sometimes mistake them for sisters.
See also: pea, pod
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
*alike as (two) peas in a pod
very similar. (Compare this with like (two) peas in a pod. *Also: as ~.) These two books are as alike as peas in a pod.
See also: alike, pea, pod
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
like as two peas in a pod
Very similar, bearing a close resemblance. For example, They're not even sisters, but they're like as two peas in a pod. This expression alludes to the seeds contained in a pea pod, which do indeed look very much alike. [Late 1500s]
See also: like, pea, pod, two
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
as alike/like as (two) ˈpeas in a pod
(informal) very similar in appearance: I had never met his brother before but I recognized him immediately because they’re as alike as two peas in a pod. OPPOSITE: (like) chalk and cheeseSee also: alike, like, pea, pod
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
alike as peas in a pod
verbSee as alike as two peas in a pod
See also: alike, pea, pod
alike as two peas in a pod
verbSee as alike as two peas in a pod
See also: alike, pea, pod, two
as alike as peas in a pod
verbSee as alike as two peas in a pod
See also: alike, pea, pod
(as) alike as (two) peas in a pod
phr. very similar. (The peas in a pod are essentially identical.) The twins are as alike as two peas in a pod.
See also: alike, pea, pod, two
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
- alike
- alike as peas in a pod
- alike as two peas in a pod
- as alike as peas in a pod
- as alike as two peas in a pod
- as alike/like as peas in a pod
- at opposite poles
- couple
- couple of
- a couple of (people or things)