“Great minds think alike”: meaning, origin and examples
What it means
The phrase Great minds think alike is used to express the idea that highly intelligent or insightful people often have the same thoughts or ideas.
Tone Light-hearted, humorous, or complimentary
Where it comes from
A longer, teasing version also exists: Great minds think alike, though fools seldom differ.
Examples
- She said she wanted coffee right after I suggested it — great minds think alike!
- When we both proposed the same solution, our boss laughed and said, ‘Great minds think alike!’
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