The idiom "chip off the old block" is thought to have originated in the 16th century. It is believed to be a reference to the fact that children often resemble their parents in both physical appearance and personality. The idiom "chip off the old block" is typically used in a positive way to describe someone who has similar qualities to their parent or parents.

Definice a význam slova „chip off the old block“ v angličtině

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