Like two peas in a pod

Meaning

Two people or things that are nearly identical.

Usage

Used for family resemblance or close friends.

Origin & History

Origins and dates here are approximate summaries. Many idioms have disputed or unknown origins, and not every date has been checked against a historical dictionary, so treat specific dates and stories as a starting point rather than a citation.

Compares siblings to peas that grow together inside the same pod.

First recorded in the 1700s and still taught to children.