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Alex+ Posted 17 years ago
Vocabulary

The same as

Is this sentence correct? Can I use “the same ..as” here?

He is the same trouble-maker as his brother.

Thank you in advance.
  

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Yes, your sentence is correct.
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Alex+He is the same trouble-maker as his brother.
Your sentence is correct but very odd sounding. It would be more idiomatic to say "He is as big a trouble-maker as his brother."
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Thank you for your answers.

What about the following sentences? Do they sound OK?

1. He is the same liar as his brother.
2. He is the same idiot as his brother.

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