Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery

1. To imitate someone is to pay the person a genuine compliment — often an unintended compliment.

Example Sentences

They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery – and now we have Arne Slot's Liverpool repeating the old Ferguson punishment as they relentlessly pursue victories and trophies.

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ANAHEIM, Calif. — Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, especially when it comes from one of the most celebrated players in modern NHL history.

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“I think if you win the match, you deserve to do whatever you want. As a kid growing up, I always learned that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, so that’s all I have to say about that.”

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If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, the new burger joint that recently opened in Sinaloa, Mexico, really loves the food at California-based In-N-Out.

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“Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery,” Mr. Hogan said, sounding more frustrated than flattered about the phrase’s newfound popularity.

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