great minds think alike
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Meaning · English
Used to remark upon the fact that someone else has had the same thought or idea as you, implying that both of you are clever or astute.
Register: humorous
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Person A: He looks a bit like David Beckham...
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “great minds think alike” mean?
Used to remark upon the fact that someone else has had the same thought or idea as you, implying that both of you are clever or astute.
Is “great minds think alike” formal or informal?
great minds think alike is generally humorous.