like father like son
like father, like son
Said when a son shows similarities to his father in mannerisms, interests, behavior, etc. Tommy's headstrong and impatient—like father, like son. A: "My only interest is in making money." B: "Like father, like son, I see."
See also: like, son
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
like —, like —
as — is, so is —.Two familiar sayings which appear in this form are like father, like son , recorded in this form from the early 17th century onwards, and like mother, like daughter .
1982 Anita Desai A Village by the Sea Did he teach you to tell me that—that rogue, your father? Like father, like daughter. A family full of liars, no-goods.
See also: father, like, son
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- like father, like son
- like father/mother, like son/daughter
- ask (someone) for (one's) hand
- ask for/win somebody's hand
- bio dad
- dad
- bald
- coot
- put (one's) mind at rest
- put/set somebody's mind at ease/rest