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What is the best meaning of the idiom "Birds of a feather flock together"?

1. People with similar interests or characteristics tend to associate with each other.
2. Birds always fly in groups.
3. Different people can never be friends.
4. Only rich people make friends with other rich people.

Correct answer: People with similar interests or characteristics tend to associate with each other.

Solution

The idiom means that people who are similar in character, interests, or behavior tend to be friends or associate with one another. It is not about actual birds only.

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