Friends of a feather

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I can't figure out the meaning of the idiom "friends of a feather", as in:

A new study suggests that when it comes to certain genes, friends of a feather flock together—but with others, opposites attract.

I'd grateful for any hints.

Mister Micawber · Accepted Answer

It is a variation on [url=http://www.onelook.com/?w=BIRDS+OF+A+FEATHER&ls=a]BIRDS OF A FEATHER[/url].

Kamil47 · Answer

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Friends of a feather

A new study suggests that when it comes to certain genes, friends of a feather flock together—but with others, opposites attract.

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