What is the end of the idiom birds of a feather?

Answer 1

Individuals of like character, taste, or background (tend to stay together), as in The members of the club had no trouble selecting their yearly outing they're all birds of a feather. The idea of like seeks like dates from ancient Greek times, and "Birds dwell with their kind" was quoted in the apocryphal book of Ecclesiasticus. The full saying in English, Birds of a feather flock together, was first recorded in 1545.

The book appeared in the Septuagint, the Greek translation of the Hebrew Bible, though it was later rejected as apocryphal by Jews. Like other major wisdom books (Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Job, and Wisdom of Solomon), Ecclesiasticus contains practical and moral rules and exhortations, frequently arranged according to subject matter-e.g., hypocrisy, generosity, filial respect.

Answer 2

Birds of the same species (ie with similar plumage) often tend to gather to feed or migrate together (ie as a flock). This fact can be used as a 'simile' for the behavior of people who are interested in particular subjects.

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People tend to be drawn to others who have similar interests. They can also be attracted to people with similar beliefs, morals, and standards for living. This can be both good and bad.

On the good side, morale is high in a group of people who share interests and beliefs. Production can be outstanding for instance in an work setting or in fund raising. Social activities are obviously more enjoyable if people share common interests.

On the bad side, it can be taken to extremes... witness the Klu Klux Klan.

Some folks use this phrase with a negative slant to it, suggesting that people are like lemmings... that they just flock together, following a pack so to speak, without any thought to being individuals.

"Birds of a feather flock together." It means that people who are similar are probably going to spend more time together because they have something in common. It contradicts the saying "opposites attract", though.

Answer 3

A: "A man is known by the company he keeps."

Answer 4

It means people with similar interests or shared characteristics group together

Answer 5

it means friends that have something in common hang out most of the time

Answer 6

It means that people of similar interests and tastes tend to gather together as close associates

Answer 7

The end of "birds of a feather" is "flock together." The entire idiom would be, "Birds of a feather flock together." It means that people with similar tastes tend to stick together.

Answer 8

birds of same feather flock together