B1idiompeopleIELTS-friendly
take after someone
USUK
to look or behave like an older relative, especially a parent
Only for older family members, not friends or younger people. Not used in the continuous form: say 'she takes after', not 'she is taking after'.
In context
Linh takes after her mother: they both laugh loudly and love singing karaoke.
Everyone says my little brother takes after our grandfather, who was also very stubborn.
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