idiom
Share and Share Alike
shair and shair uh-LYK
/ʃɛr ænd ʃɛr əˈlaɪk/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
shareandsharealike
Dictionary meaning
The principle that all people involved should receive or contribute an equal portion; equitable distribution among all members of a group.
Examples
- In the co-op, all profits were distributed on a share and share alike basis.
- The siblings divided the inheritance on a share and share alike basis to avoid any disputes.
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