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.
Examples of have a lot in common in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
The truth is that Kim Kardashian and Elon Musk have a lot in common.
—
Aamina Inayat Khan, StyleCaster, 17 Mar. 2025
Crime and education trendlines have a lot in common over the last few years.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 1 Feb. 2025
Hostage negotiation and parenting have a lot in common: the stress levels (both parent and child), the need to defuse situations and the importance of give and take.
—Gillian McAllister, People.com, 31 Jan. 2025
While bourbon and Tennessee whiskey have a lot in common, their differences shine through in taste.
—Emily Price, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for have a lot in common
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Aamina Inayat Khan, StyleCaster, 17 Mar. 2025
Crime and education trendlines have a lot in common over the last few years.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 1 Feb. 2025
Hostage negotiation and parenting have a lot in common: the stress levels (both parent and child), the need to defuse situations and the importance of give and take.
—Gillian McAllister, People.com, 31 Jan. 2025
While bourbon and Tennessee whiskey have a lot in common, their differences shine through in taste.
—Emily Price, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for have a lot in common
Cite this Entry
“Have a lot in common.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/have%20a%20lot%20in%20common. Accessed 30 Mar. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share