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Vocabulary : Sayings : Justice : Share and share alike

Share and share alike

Possible interpretation: Give everyone an equal portion.

Note: share (verb) = give part of something to another person or other people | share (noun) = a part or portion of something that has been divided between a number of people | alike (adverb) = in the same way

Quick Quiz:

If I "share and share alike", and I have nine guests at my birthday party, how will I divide my birthday cake?
  1. give 10% to each person present
  2. give 9% to each person and keep the rest
  3. give the boys bigger portions than the girls