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a chip off the old block

Idiom Family

Meaning

someone who is very similar to their parent

Example Sentences

"Your daughter is so smart — she’s a chip off the old block."

Related Expressions

Jump ship

To leave a job or organization suddenly.

put your faith in

to trust or believe in someone or something

take pride in yourself

to feel proud of who you are or what you do

make the tough calls

to make difficult decisions in challenging situations

laugh off

to dismiss something by treating it as a joke

Frankenstein’s monster

A creation that turns against its creator.