English idiom

by the same token

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Figurative meaning

for the same or a closely related reason

Why this phrase?

A token once served as evidence or a sign; the same token supports a parallel conclusion.

Example

“Exercise improves sleep; by the same token, poor sleep can weaken performance.”

Dictionary details

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go without saying

to be so obvious that it does not need to be stated

in the same breath

said almost at the same time or as part of the same statement

writ large

displayed unmistakably in a broader or more general form

bad news

an unpleasant piece of information; (informal) a person or thing likely to cause trouble

so far so good

used to say that things have gone well up to now

brain power

intelligence or mental ability used to think and solve problems

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Meanings, register, CEFR, and examples come from the reviewed dictionary record. Expression notes may describe a reviewed present-day word picture or a background note; they are not presented as verified etymology.

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