What does "The similarities seem to stop at needle and thread" mean? Does it mean "apparently working with needle and thread is so different in surgery and tailoring"?
Context:
I'm afraid I'm not as neat a tailor as I am a surgeon. The similarities seem to stop at needle and thread.
Top answer
red apple The similarities seem to stop at needle and thread Both tailors and surgeons use needle and thread; other than that, their tasks and skills are quite different.
— Mister Micawber
red apple The similarities seem to stop at needle and thread Both tailors and surgeons use needle and thread; other than that, their tasks and skills are quite different.
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