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Definition it takes one to know one in British English

it takes one to know one phrase

phrase
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used for saying that someone must have a bad quality themselves if they can recognize it in other people

Example

'He's a complete idiot!' 'Well, it takes one to know one!'

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Definition it takes one to know one in British English