English idioms related to Relationships

English idioms related to Relationships - Family

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love child
noun
a child who had parents that were not married to one another
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big mama
noun
a woman that is regarded as the one who provides for her family
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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
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born and bred
phrase
used to refer to a place one was born or grew up in
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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
noun
a specific sibling combination consisting of a boy and a girl, typically born consecutively in the same family
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one's (own) flesh and blood
phrase
used to describe someone with whom one shares a family relation
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curtain lecture
noun
a lecture or reprimand a wife gives to her husband in private
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black sheep
noun
someone who is regarded as shameful, embarrassing, or disgraceful within their family or group
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chip off the old block
phrase
someone who closely resembles their parent, especially in terms of personality, traits, or behavior
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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
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Benjamin of the family
phrase
used to refer to the youngest child of a family
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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
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