Lingo

Family

13 Words

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1.
love child
Noun

a child who had parents that were not married to one another

Despite not being married, Tom and Jane welcomed a beautiful love child into their lives.

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2.
big mama
Noun

used to refer to a man's wife or girlfriend

I want to spend the rest of my life with my big mama.

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3.
born on the wrong side of the blanket
Phrase

used to refer to a child whose parents were not married at the time of birth

Despite being born on the wrong side of the blanket, Sarah grew up to become a successful entrepreneur and proved that one's origins don't define their potential.

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4.
born and bred
Phrase

used to refer to a place one was born or grew up in

As a born and bred Texan, Mark has a deep appreciation for country music and barbecues.

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5.
[have] a bun in the oven
Phrase

to be expecting a child

After months of anticipation, the couple announced that they have a bun in the oven.They're thrilled about starting a family.

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6.
[wrap] {sb} (up|) in cotton wool
Phrase

to protect or treat someone or something in an overly cautious or overprotective manner

Lily's parents wrapped her up in cotton wool, ensuring she was safe from any potential danger.

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pigeon pair
Noun

a specific sibling combination consisting of a boy and a girl, typically born consecutively in the same family

John and Emily are a pigeon pair, with John being the older brother and Emily being the younger sister.

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8.
curtain lecture
Noun

a lecture or reprimand a wife gives to her husband in private

Catherine gave John a curtain lecture about leaving his socks on the floor, reminding him of the importance of tidiness and cleanliness.

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9.
black sheep
Noun

someone who is regarded as shameful, embarrassing, or disgraceful within their family or group

Alice's rebellious behavior and disregard for authority have earned her the reputation of being the black sheep of the school.

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10.
chip off the old block
Phrase

someone who closely resembles their parent, especially in terms of personality, traits, or behavior

As a brilliant scientist, Dr. Johnson's daughter proves to be a chip off the old block, showing the same level of curiosity and dedication to scientific research.

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11.
[cut] {sb} off with a (cent|penny)
Phrase

to disinherit or withdraw financial support from a family member as a way to express disapproval or to enforce certain behaviors or decisions

After a heated argument with his parents, David was cut off with a cent and had to find a way to support himself financially.

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12.
Benjamin of the family
Phrase

used to refer to the youngest child of a family

Being the Benjamin of the family, Sarah is constantly compared to her older siblings and their achievements.

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13.
from father to son
Phrase

used to refer to the passing down of traditions, knowledge, values, or skills from one generation to the next, especially from a father to his son

In the Miller family, the talent for painting is nurtured and passed down from father to son.

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