be cast in a mould
be cast in a (some kind of) mold
To be of a particular type (which is specified between "a" and "mold"). I hate the snow, but both of my kids love it—they are definitely cast in a similar mold. Julia and her mother are cast in the same mold, as they are both so kind and sweet. Do those two have anything in common? Even though they're identical twins, they sure are cast in a different mold!
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be cast in a — mould
be of the type specified. 1991 Jean Bow Jane's Journey He was certainly not cast in a common mould. She had never met anyone like him before.
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