Meaning of 'Chip off the old block'
What does the saying 'Chip off the old block' mean?
Idiom: Chip off the old block
Meaning:
If someone is a chip off the old block, they closely resemble one or both of the parents in character.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: General |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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