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Idiom: The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree
Today we will explore the common idiom, the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree.
Now, maybe you like apples, and perhaps you don’t.
You know what?
It doesn’t matter.
The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree refers to how children often inherit traits and behaviours from their parents.
It’s a way of saying that a child is likely to be like their parents, whether it’s their talents, personality, or lifestyle.
For example, if a parent is a talented musician, it’s likely that their child will have musical talent as well.
Or if a parent is known for their kindness, their child is likely to be kind too.
Another example is if a parent is a hard worker, their child is expected to have a strong work ethic too.
It’s important to remember life is not all rainbows and unicorns.
This idiom can also be used to describe negative traits or behaviours that are passed down from generation to generation.
For instance, if a parent has a bad temper, their child may struggle to control their anger.
To be fair, it’s important to acknowledge not all traits are inherited, and everyone has the power to break negative patterns and create positive changes.
The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree is a reminder that we are all influenced by our upbringing and environment, but we can also make our own choices and make our own way.
It’s essential to be aware of our own tendencies and work towards becoming the best version of ourselves.
Flesch-Kincaid Readability Test
This post is understandable by someone with at least an 8th-grade education (age 13 – 14).
On the Flesch-Kincaid reading-ease test, this post scores 63.
The easier a passage is to read, the higher the score on a scale of 0 – 100.
