have a lot in common
idiom
: to share interests, beliefs, attitudes, opinions, etc.
They have a lot (of things) in common.
You're a musician too? I guess we have a lot in common.
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Between the sores and the crust, the two types of impetigo have a lot in common, though one main differentiator between them is that bullous impetigo doesn’t tend to cause reddened skin, whereas non-bullous impetigo does.
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Korin Miller, SELF, 11 June 2025
Banana pudding fluff and traditional banana pudding have a lot in common: plenty of banana flavor and banana slices to bite into, nilla wafers that soften in the custard, and creamy vanilla-scented pudding.
—Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 1 June 2025
She and Brown were set up by a mutual friend
Following their AMAs appearance, a source told PEOPLE that Brown and Scott have been dating for several months and have a lot in common — from being single parents to spearheading philanthropic efforts across the country.
—Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 27 May 2025
These rotations have a lot in common, and the small differences might mean the world.
—Eno Sarris, New York Times, 30 May 2025
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Korin Miller, SELF, 11 June 2025
Banana pudding fluff and traditional banana pudding have a lot in common: plenty of banana flavor and banana slices to bite into, nilla wafers that soften in the custard, and creamy vanilla-scented pudding.
—Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 1 June 2025
She and Brown were set up by a mutual friend
Following their AMAs appearance, a source told PEOPLE that Brown and Scott have been dating for several months and have a lot in common — from being single parents to spearheading philanthropic efforts across the country.
—Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 27 May 2025
These rotations have a lot in common, and the small differences might mean the world.
—Eno Sarris, New York Times, 30 May 2025
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“Have a lot in common.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/have%20a%20lot%20in%20common. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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