idiom

Great Minds Think Alike

grayt mynds think uh-LYK

/ɡreɪt maɪndz θɪŋk əˈlaɪk/

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Syllable breakdown

greatmindsthinkalike

Dictionary meaning

A humorous or flattering expression used when two people independently arrive at the same idea, conclusion, or plan, implying that their shared insight reflects superior intelligence.

Examples

'I was just about to suggest the same thing!' 'Great minds think alike,' she laughed.
Both teams proposed the same solution in their pitches — great minds think alike, as they say.

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