Как две капли воды
Kak dvye kapli vody
Word-for-word
"Like two drops of water"
English equivalent
"Like two peas in a pod / Identical"
What does it mean?
To look exactly like someone else.
Example in use
Russian
Они с братом — как две капли воды.
Translation
He and his brother are like two peas in a pod.
When to use
Use this when you see two people (or sometimes things) that are indistinguishable from one another.
Origin & cultural note
This metaphor has been used for centuries, suggesting that nature creates such perfect copies in liquids that no one can tell them apart. It is a very flattering way to describe twins or lookalikes.
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