“Like two peas in a pod”in other languages
Almost exactly alike.
English
Malay
Swedish
EnglishMalaySwedishSame idea, different pictures
English and Swedish pick produce: peas in one pod, already compared in 1580, and berries, lika som bär.
Malay splits an areca nut in two, bagai pinang dibelah dua: two halves that match perfectly. It's often said of a well-matched couple.
More sayings in other languages
- Look before you leap
- Look out for number one
- Make a killing
- Make a song and dance about something
- Make one's mouth water
- Make oneself scarce
- Manna from heaven
- Mark my words
- Meet someone halfway