Meaning of 'Alter ego'
What does the saying 'Alter ego' mean?
Idiom: Alter ego
Meaning:
An alter ego is a very close and intimate friend. It is a Latin phrase that literally means 'other self'.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: General |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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