jing1 hung4 so2 gin3 loek6 tung4英雄所見略同英雄所见略同
Jyutpingjing1 hung4 so2 gin3 loek6 tung4
Yaleyīng hùhng só gin leuhk tùhng
Definition
Great minds think alike; a complimentary phrase used when someone else shares the same excellent idea or opinion as oneself.
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How it's used
Used primarily as a lighthearted or slightly self-congratulatory way to acknowledge that someone else has reached the same conclusion as you. It carries a tone of mutual respect and intellectual camaraderie. While it is a fixed idiom, it is frequently used in casual conversation to break the ice when two people agree on a plan or opinion.
Examples
You also think this is the best way? Great minds really do think alike.
Our ideas are the same, great minds really do think alike.
Related words
Common phrases
really great minds think alike
Common mistake
Avoid using this in serious or professional settings where it might sound overly dramatic or arrogant. It is meant for social situations rather than formal debates.
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Grammar guides
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