Family Idioms
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Meaning: a child of a celebrity or a famous person.
Example: American model Hailey Bieber is not ashamed of being nepo baby. Read more ➺
Meaning: a very secretive and close relationship between people.
Example: They remained as thick as thieves for several weeks. This made us curious to know what they were doing. Read more ➺
Meaning: a natural or inherited characteristic.
Example: Singing is in Nina's blood. Read more ➺
Meaning: husband, wife, or partner of someone
Example: Next time I come to this restaurant I will bring my other half. Read more ➺
Meaning: close relative
Example: We cannot release the names of the soldiers killed at the battle of Normandy until we've informed their next of kin. Read more ➺
Meaning: the family comes first, and one should help their family before helping others
Example: She spends the little money that she earns on social work and neglects her own family, forgetting that charity begins at home. Read more ➺
Meaning: a disgrace
Example: I have always been the black sheep of my family. Everyone else has responsible jobs while I have chosen to be an artist. Read more ➺
Meaning: spouse
Example: I think a two-bedroom flat would suit us but I'd better confirm it with my better half. Read more ➺