Peas in a pod

Posted by Brian on May 02, 2005

In reading the old book "Try and Stop Me" by Bennet Cerf, I came across this passage: "...the Doctors Piccard, are exact twins, as identical, to coin a phrase, as peas in a pod." Is it possible that this is the first time the phrase "Peas in a pod" was used as an idiom? The book was published in 1944. I find it hard to believe that Bennet Cerf coined the phrase... but maybe.

Peas in a pod Gary 02/May/05
- Peas in a pod Bob 03/May/05
  - Peas in a pod R. Berg 03/May/05
    - Peas in a pod David FG 03/May/05
      - Peas in a pod Steve E 03/May/05
        
        To coin a phrase Smokey Stover 04/May/05
        
        To coin a phrase David FG 04/May/05
        
        To coin a phrase Steve E 04/May/05
        
        To coin a phrase Bob 05/May/05