chip off the old block

chip off the old block
Meaning: similar to one’s parents in behavior, character or personality.
Example: Same like his brother, he is a chip off the old block, very rude in behavior and stout.

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chink in armour ❯❮ when the chips are down

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Plz give more examples

- Gaurav kumar October 22, 2015

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read the riot act

Meaning: warning someone by scolding them to improve their behavior

Example: She'd been bearing bad behavior from her employee and thought it was time to read him the riot act. Read on

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