Relationships - Family

Master English idioms regarding family, like "born and bred" and "black sheep".

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love child [noun]

a child who had parents that were not married to one another

Ex: Despite not being married , Tom and Jane welcomed a beautiful love child into their lives .

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

Ex: Despite being born on the wrong side of the blanket , Sarah grew up to become a successful entrepreneur and proved that one 's origins do n't define their potential .

born and bred [phrase]

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

Ex: As a born and bred Texan , Mark has a deep appreciation for country music and barbecues .

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

to be expecting a child

Ex: Last year , Monica had a bun in the oven and gave birth to a beautiful baby girl .

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

Ex: John and Emily are a pigeon pair , with John being the older brother and Emily being the younger sister .

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

used to describe someone with whom one shares a family relation

Ex: Amanda always puts her flesh and blood first , prioritizing the needs and well-being of her family .

curtain lecture [noun]

a lecture or reprimand a wife gives to her husband in private

Ex: Catherine gave John a curtain lecture about leaving his socks on the floor , reminding him of the importance of tidiness and cleanliness .

black sheep [noun]

someone who is regarded as shameful, embarrassing, or disgraceful within their family or group

Ex: Jennifer 's conservative views make her the black sheep among her more liberal-minded friends .

chip off the old block [phrase]

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

Ex: As a brilliant scientist , Dr. Johnson 's daughter proves to be a chip off the old block , showing the same level of curiosity and dedication to scientific research .

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: After a heated argument with his parents, David was cut off with a cent and had to find a way to support himself financially.

Benjamin of the family [phrase]

used to refer to the youngest child of a family

Ex: Being the Benjamin of the family , Sarah is constantly compared to her older siblings and their achievements .

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: In the Miller family , the talent for painting is nurtured and passed down from father to son .

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