"A CHIP OFF THE OLD BLOCK"
A child who is similar to one or more of its parents.
Example: My son got in trouble at school again. I tell you, he's a chip off the old block.
De tal palo tal astilla.
Example sentences:
- Bill Jones, Jr., is a chip off the old block. He's a banker just like his father / Bill Jones, Jr., de tal palo tal astilla. Es un banquero como su padre.
- Did you meet Bill's son at the picnic yesterday? He's just like Bill! He's a chip off the old block / ¿Conociste al hijo de Bill ayer? Es como Bill! De tal palo tal astilla.
Additional examples:
- Did you see that boy, he is a chip off the old block. Very naughty just like his father.
- Like her mother, Karen has very little patience; a chip off the old block.
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