Birds of A Feather Flock Together




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Birds of A Feather Flock Together : Phrases



Meaning:

Individuals of like character, taste or background tend to stay together.


Example:

Managers hire people that they like and people like peoplewho are like them. This practice can lead to a birds of a feather culture within the team.


Origin:

The idea of like seeks like dates from ancient Greek times and Birds dwell with their kind was quoted in the apocryphal book of Ecclesiasticus. The full saying wasfirst recorded in 1545.

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