Birds of a feather flock together.

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Meaning in plain English

People with similar interests, habits or outlooks often spend time together. A shared activity or way of thinking can make a group feel familiar and easier to join.

What the words are saying

The bird image suggests a gathering of creatures that resemble one another. Applied to people, the proverb observes that shared preferences can create social connections. A hobby group, profession or circle of friends may form around common experiences or values. It does not establish that everyone in a group has the same character, or that knowing someone’s companions proves what they believe. Groups can contain disagreements and diverse motives. The saying is useful as a broad observation about association, but it should not become a stereotype or a reason to assume guilt by company.

Everyday example

People who enjoy repairing bicycles begin meeting at the same workshop and gradually form a regular group because they share an activity.

When to use it

Use it to describe a group connected by a shared interest or habit.

Agent-assisted editorial interpretation. This explains the words; it does not by itself verify their author or earliest origin.