both of you were the same vs you both are the same

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Both of you were the same' is used to talk about a past situation where two people were identical. 'You both are the same' is used to describe a current situation where two people are identical.

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both of you were the same

This phrase is correct and commonly used to refer to a past situation where two people were identical.

This phrase is used to describe a situation in the past where two people were identical in some way.

Examples:

Both of you were the same height when you were kids.
Both of you were the same age when you started working together.

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We are both of us the same, Mobay.
We're in both of them the same week.
If they both the same Hyorinmaru.
That's why I gave both of you the same name.
And remember, I love you both the same.
They're both the same sketch.
I loved you both the same.
Our hearts were hurting both the same.
He even gave us both the same nickname.
Deep down, they're both the same person.
We're both the same size agency.
The electromagnetic compatibility requirements in both Directives achieve the same level of protection.
Both occurred in the same Limelight sequence...
Further, both preparations serve the same end-use.
Using appropriate assumptions, both methods give the same result.
Seems both kids had the same social worker.
Both of you the same book?
My Lord Hertford, you should not be so surprised, since the Earl hates us both the same.
We've both the same name.
You and Yoneko are both the same

Alternatives:

Both of you were identical.
You both were alike.

you both are the same

This phrase is correct and commonly used to describe a current situation where two people are identical.

This phrase is used to describe a current situation where two people are identical in some way.

Examples:

You both are the same height now.
You both are the same age this year.

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And while you both are under the same roof, you can forge ahead with the aerodrome plans.
You and Yoneko are both the same
You are both in the same car and you're headed toward the edge of the cliff.
You and I are both the same.
You are both in the same car and you're headed toward the edge of the cliff.
The both of you are in the same room and even on the same bed.
And remember, I love you both the same.
I loved you both the same.
You both ordered the same breakfast.
That you both had the same dream, means...
You both had the same result.
Elvyra and you both have the same lips.
And you both play the same games.
But you both want the same thing. Tara.
Both are about the same age.
You both have the same height, the same build.
You both like the same things, talk the same language.
Charlie and Reycraft, I want you both working at the same time.
You both live in the same dream world.
If they both the same Hyorinmaru.

Alternatives:

You both are identical.
Both of you are alike.

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both of you were the same vs you both are the same