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Idiom idiom

have sth in common


to share the same interests, experiences, or features as someone else.


SIMPLE

“We have a lot in common.”

CONTEXTUAL

“I realized we have so much in common after we talked about our favorite books.”

COMPLEX

“Despite their vastly different backgrounds, the two strangers discovered they had a surprising amount in common during their long train ride.”

Last updated April 22, 2026