lika som bär
Meaning: Identical or nearly identical to each other in appearance or character.
Language: Swedish
Literally: like as berries
Category: Food & Drink
Origin: The image is of berries on the same bush or branch, which naturally resemble each other closely.
More idioms — Food & Drink
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- syna i sömmarna — To examine something with intense, often harsh scrutiny and criticism.
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