à s'y méprendre

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French

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Etymology

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Literally, so as to mistake oneself over it.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /a s‿i me.pʁɑ̃dʁ/

Adverb

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à s’y méprendre

  1. exactly alike, like two peas in a pod
    Synonym: comme deux gouttes d’eau
    Il ressemble à s’y méprendre à son père.He's the spitting image of his father.

Usage notes

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  • Always used with the verb ressembler (to look like).