Beziehungen - Family

Meistern Sie englische Redewendungen über die Familie, wie "geboren und aufgewachsen" und "schwarzes Schaf".

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love child [Nomen]

uneheliches Kind

Ex: The actress had a love child with her co-star .

Die Schauspielerin hatte ein uneheliches Kind mit ihrem Co-Star.

big mama [Nomen]

große Mutter

Ex:

Sie ist unsere Große Mama, die Arbeit und familiäre Verantwortung jongliert, um uns ein sicheres und komfortables Leben zu ermöglichen.

born on the wrong side of the blanket [Phrase]

used to refer to a child whose parents were not married at the time of birth

Ex: John 's family disowned him when they discovered he was born on the wrong side of the blanket , but he found solace and acceptance among friends who appreciated him for who he was .

born and bred [Phrase]

used to refer to a place one was born or grew up in

Ex: Sandra is a true New Yorker , born and bred in the heart of the city .

to [have] a bun in the oven [Phrase]

to be expecting a child

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to [wrap] {sb} (up|) in cotton wool [Phrase]

to protect or treat someone or something in an overly cautious or overprotective manner

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pigeon pair [Nomen]

Taubenpaar

Ex: The Smiths were thrilled to have a pigeon pair , as they had always dreamed of having both a son and a daughter .

Die Smiths waren begeistert, ein Taubenpaar zu haben, da sie sich immer einen Sohn und eine Tochter gewünscht hatten.

{one's} (own|) flesh and blood [Phrase]

used to describe someone with whom one shares a family relation

Ex: David could n't believe that his own flesh and blood would betray him like that .

curtain lecture [Nomen]

Vorhangpredigt

Ex: Peter received a curtain lecture from his wife after forgetting their anniversary .

Peter erhielt einen Vorhangpredigt von seiner Frau, nachdem er ihren Jahrestag vergessen hatte.

black sheep [Nomen]

schwarzes Schaf

Ex: In a family of doctors and lawyers , Sarah 's decision to become a musician made her the black sheep .

In einer Familie von Ärzten und Anwälten machte Sarahs Entscheidung, Musikerin zu werden, sie zum schwarzen Schaf.

chip off the old block [Phrase]

someone who closely resembles their parent, especially in terms of personality, traits, or behavior

Ex: Just like his father , Mark is a chip off the old block when it comes to his love for adventure and thrill-seeking activities .

to [cut] {sb} off with a (cent|penny) [Phrase]

to disinherit or withdraw financial support from a family member as a way to express disapproval or to enforce certain behaviors or decisions

Ex: When Emma dropped out of college against her family 's wishes , they decided to cut her off with a penny , hoping it would motivate her to make better choices .

Benjamin of the family [Phrase]

used to refer to the youngest child of a family

Ex: Lucy , the Benjamin of the family , always receives extra attention and privileges from her parents .

from father to son [Phrase]

used to refer to the passing down of traditions, knowledge, values, or skills from one generation to the next, especially from a father to his son

Ex: Music has been a passion that is handed down from father to son in the Smith family .

Beziehungen
Freundschaft & Versöhnung	Unfreundlichkeit	Family	Marriage
Untreue oder mangelndes Engagement	Dating	Reine Liebe	Romantische Beziehungen
Sexuelle Angelegenheiten