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French
Etymology
Literally, “so as to mistake oneself over it”.
Pronunciation
Adverb
à s’y méprendre
- exactly alike, like two peas in a pod
- Synonym: comme deux gouttes d’eau
- Il ressemble à s’y méprendre à son père. ― He's the spitting image of his father.
Usage notes
- Always used with the verb ressembler (“to look like”).