Family Related Phrases

Let's talk about family ties, using unique phrases!

in one's blood: 親譲り
Music is in my blood. My grandfather was a violinist, my father was a trumpet player, and I play the flute.

bad blood: わだかまり、不仲、憎しみ
Are you sure you want to invite all your cousins? There's bad blood between some of them.

spitting image: 生き写し、うり二つ
When I show everyone a picture of my mother, they all say I'm the spitting image of her.

the apple doesn't fall far from the tree: 子は親に似る
Hikaru Utada's mother is also a singer; I guess the apple doesn't fall far from the tree.

run in one's family: 遺伝する
That’s your brother? Wow, I guess good looks run in your family.

to follow (in) sb's footsteps: 同じ道を歩む
I followed my mom’s footsteps and became a chef.

to wear the pants: 家庭での主導権を握る
Anyone can tell that she wears the pants in that family.

Like father, like son/ Like mother, like daughter
この親にしてこの子あり
Mike is really kind and diligent. Like father, like son.

take after someone: ～に似る
I heard he is going to take after his brother and become a chef.

accident of birth: たまたま生まれ合わせで
His wealth is a mere accident of birth; he comes from a wealthy family.

Bob's your uncle: 万事OK、問題ない
Plug it in, switch it on, and Bob's your uncle- your new own PC.

Helicopter Parenting/Parent: 過保護（な親）
Lucy's curfue is 4pm. Her mom never allows parties or sleepovers. Talk about helicopter parenting.

Taking Candy from a baby: 簡単にできること
Don't think this game is going to be like taking candy from a baby; they're 2018 finalists.