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share and share alike
To take or distribute equal portions or shares of something. When he won the lottery, Dan gave part of the money to every family in the neighborhood. "Share and share alike," he said. Come on, kids, there are enough toys for everyone to play with. Share and share alike!
See also: alike, and, share
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
share and share alike
Cliché having or taking equal shares. I kept five and gave the other five to Mary—share and share alike. The two roommates agreed that they would divide expenses—share and share alike.
See also: alike, and, share
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
share and share alike
Mete out or partake of something equally, as in Mom told the children to share and share alike with their Halloween candy. This term, first recorded about 1566, alluded to the equal apportioning of spoils and soon was broadened to include equal sharing in the costs of a venture and other undertakings or possessions.
See also: alike, and, share
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
share and share alike
have or receive an equal share; share things equally.See also: alike, and, share
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
share and share aˈlike
(saying) share things equally: Children must learn to share and share alike.See also: alike, and, share
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
share and share alike, to
To apportion exactly equally. This term originated in the sixteenth century and was applied to apportioning spoils, paying for a joint venture, and similar situations. It no doubt survived because of its rhythmic repetitive quality.
See also: and, share
The Dictionary of Clichés by Christine Ammer
- share and share alike
- hit the jackpot
- hit the jackpot, to
- jackpot
- What’s with someone/something?
- What's (up) with (something)?
- what's with
- what's with something?
- What's with?
- ration out