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like father, like son
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said when a child has the same character, habits or skills as a parent
Often said with a smile after describing a shared habit. Change the nouns for women: 'like mother, like daughter'.
In context
Minh's dad fixes motorbikes for fun, and now Minh does too. Like father, like son.
My husband and our son both fall asleep in front of the TV. Like father, like son!
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