Definition
A child grows up to be similar to its parents, both in behavior and in physical characteristics.
In Context
- "It is impossible to look at Madam Rhen, without at once making the conclusion that she is pleasantness, hospitality, and loquacity itself; nor can one look upon her daughter Renetta without thinking, "the apple does not fall far from the tree!""
- "It's important that I know what diseases affect other members of your immediate family, because "the apple does not fall far from the tree.""
Also Said As
- the apple does not fall far from the stem
- the apple does not fall far from the trunk