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common thread
[ˈkɒmən θrɛd]
noun
pl: common threads
fio condutor
1.
A unifying element or theme that connects different things; a shared characteristic or pattern that runs through various elements
The common thread throughout all his novels is the struggle between good and evil.
O fio condutor em todos os seus romances é a luta entre o bem e o mal.
2.
A connecting link or shared feature that relates disparate items or ideas
Despite their differences, friendship was the common thread that bound them together.
Apesar das diferenças, a amizade era o fio condutor que os mantinha unidos.
Synonyms
connecting thread
unifying element
shared theme
connecting link
common denominator
recurring theme
Antonyms
difference
divergence
disconnect
separating factor
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
fio condutor
Most common expression in Brazilian Portuguese
General Brazilian
tema comum
Alternative used when referring to shared themes or topics
Portugal
fio condutor
Standard usage in European Portuguese
Portugal
linha vermelha
Literal translation, less commonly used for figurative meaning
Related Idioms & Phrases
the thread that ties things together
the common denominator
the unifying force
running through like a thread
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