like father, like son

by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates

[like father, like son] A son is usually like his father in the way he acts. — A proverb.

* /Frank's father has been on the city council; he is now the mayor, and is running for governor. Frank is on the student council and is likely to he class president. Like father, like son./

* /Mr. Jones and Tommy are both quiet and shy. Like father, like son./

Compare: SPITTING IMAGE, FOLLOW IN ONE'S FOOTSTEPS.

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Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms

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