Example: Like father, like son

Problem: He loves football just like his dad—like father, like son!

Solution:

1. He loves football just like his dad.

Example: Runs in the family

Problem: Artistic talent runs in the family; both sisters are painters.

Solution:

1. Artistic talent is common in the family.

Example: Black sheep (of the family)

Problem: He's the black sheep of the family because he chose a different career path.

Solution:

1. He's considered different from the rest of the family.

Example: Blood is thicker than water

Problem: They always support each other—blood is thicker than water.

Solution:

1. They always support each other because they are family.

Example: Chip off the old block

Problem: She’s a chip off the old block—just as kind as her mother.

Solution:

1. She is just as kind as her mother.

Example: Skeleton in the closet

Problem: Every family has a skeleton in the closet.

Solution:

1. Every family has a secret they want to hide.

Example: Born with a silver spoon in one’s mouth

Problem: He was born with a silver spoon in his mouth and never had to work hard.

Solution:

1. He was born into a wealthy family.

Example: The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree

Problem: She’s a talented musician—the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree.

Solution:

1. She is a talented musician like her parent.

Example: Tie the knot

Problem: They decided to tie the knot after five years of dating.

Solution:

1. They decided to get married after five years of dating.

Example: Spitting image

Problem: He’s the spitting image of his grandfather.

Solution:

1. He looks exactly like his grandfather.