Idiom
share and share alike
Meaning
For members of a group, equal portions of or equal access to tangible or intangible goods, entitlements, or obligations—i.e., each person's share like each of the other shares. Often used in a context of reciprocity, or pooling resources.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Examples
“We share and share alike with all the snacks in our house.”
“When we moved into the apartment, we agreed to share and share alike regarding the cleaning duties and the monthly bills.”
“The community members operated under a strict policy to share and share alike, ensuring that no individual suffered while others enjoyed an abundance of resources.”
Examples
simple
“We share and share alike with all the snacks in our house.”
contextual
“When we moved into the apartment, we agreed to share and share alike regarding the cleaning duties and the monthly bills.”
complex
“The community members operated under a strict policy to share and share alike, ensuring that no individual suffered while others enjoyed an abundance of resources.”
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