Birds of a Feather Flock Together

This week we’ll start sharing with you some interesting English Proverbs that you can incorporate in your language and show off your language skills next time you’re chatting to your friends! I hope you enjoy them!

Birds of a Feather Flock Together

(people of the same type seem to gather together)

• I haven’t seen Mark lately. Do you know where he’s been?
• As far as I know, he’s still hanging around with those rock musicians. He’s been attending their rehearsals, hoping to pick up a few pointers.
• Birds of a feather flock together. I know he wants to start his own group, so I guess I shouldn’t be surprised that he hasn’t had much time for his buddies. Still I’d like to hear from him just to see how it’s going.
• People with the same interests tend to associate with each other. But I agree with you; that’s no excuse for not keeping in touch with old friends.

From 101 American English Proverbs

Let us know if you could use this one in your conversation and in which context!