Birds of a feather flock together

by Divyansh Rohatgi (DL DAV Model School Shalimar Bagh) - Delhi, India
"Birds of a feather flock together" is an English proverb. It means that people like to spend time with others who are similar to them.

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If your friends are honest, hardworking and trustworthy it is probable that you will be too. If your friends are cheats, liars and thieves... it's probably time to find some new friends!
Note: The word flock is used to describe a group of birds that rest, travel and live together.

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