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apples do not fall far from their trees

Пт, 2004-07-02 22:38 — Vivi

The apple/acorn doesn't fall far from the tree
Яблоко от яблоньки недалеко падает.
Explanation:
1. A child exhibits the same or very similar traits as his or her parents.
2. Children don't move very far from their parents or where they grew up.

Example: "Well his father was pretty wild too, and you know what they say, that the apple doesn't fall far from the tree." (Samantha)

see also
[chip off the old block]
Like father, like son