Family+Idioms

Family Idioms - Idioms are Idiomatic Expressions and this exercise will teach you some of them related to "Family"

 on the house  a passing fancy  a confirmed bachelor  chip off the old block  it runs in the family  your own flesh and blood  bad blood  blood is thicker than water  mum's the word  a father figure  a bit on the side  old wives' tales

1. a member of your family 2. unfriendliness between two families or two family members 3. family ties are stronger than any others, despite arguments <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">4. it's a secret, don't tell anyone <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">5. a man who has decided never to marry <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">6. someone that you can turn to advice and support <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">7. provided free to the customer by a hotel, bar or organization <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">8. temporary liking for someone or something <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">9. traditional beliefs which were proved wrong by the science <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">10. an ability or talent that is passed on through generations <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">11. a son or daughter who is just like their father in character, looks or temperament <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">12. a sexual relationship outside the marriage

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Complete <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">1. He has 2 daughters, both very athletic, just like their mother. It ... <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">2. You should take better care of your little sister, She is ... <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">3. There is ... between the 2 brothers. They haven't spoken to each other in years. <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">4. His housekeeper had lookef after him for years but he still left all his money to his only son. ..., you know. <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">5. Dora doesn't know about Jim's affair with Marion, so ... <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">6. He's as stubborn as his father - ... in other words. <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">7. I don't like my daughter's boyfriend. I hope he is just a ... <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">8. In his role as head of personnel, he became a ... for he whole company. <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">9. David is a ... - lots of girlfriends, but nothing serious. <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">10. If you think this blend of herbs can cure you of this, well, that's an ..., I'm afraid. <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">11. They have an open marriage but I don't think they should have ... <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">12. This is a famous victory for our country so all the drinks this evening will be ...

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