apple does not fall far from the stem »
Alternative form of apple does not fall far from the tree.
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apple does not fall far from the tree »
A child grows up to be very similar to its parents, both in behavior and in physical characteristics.1842, E. A. Freidlaender (translator), Frederika Bremer (author), The Neighbours, ch. 10:It is impossible to look at Madam Rhen, without at once making the conclusion that she is pleasantness, hospitality, and loquacity itself; nor can one look upon her daughter Renetta without thinking, "the apple does not fall far from the tree!"1978, Dr. Isador Rosenfeld, "Doctor Asks Patient
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apple does not fall far from the trunk »
Alternative form of apple does not fall far from the tree.
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apple never falls far from the tree »
Alternative form of apple does not fall far from the tree.
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bark up the wrong tree »
To attempt or pursue the wrong thing; to take the wrong approach; to follow a false lead.
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charity mugger »
A person employed by a charity, or by an intermediary fundraising agency employed by the charity, who stands in the street and invites passersby to set up standing orders or direct debits to make regular donations to the charity.
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copper beech »
tree
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dead tree edition »
Paper version of a publication that can be found online.
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dead wood »
Dead limbs and branches still attached to a living tree.
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down the road, not across the street »
Along the radial artery rather than across the wrist from side to side.
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easy street »
A carefree situation or lifestyle, especially as resulting from possession of wealth.
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fruit of the poisonous tree »
And which is therefore excluded from being admitted as evidence in a trial.
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homeless dumping »
The practice of hospital employees or emergency workers releasing homeless patients on the streets instead of placing them into the custody of a relative or shelter or retaining them in a hospital where they may require expensive medical care.
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money doesn't grow on trees »
You must work in order to have money.
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poison tree bears poison fruit »
Unethical actions in the service of good intentions will have immoral or unethical consequences.
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