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apple does not fall far from the tree » Search apple does not fall far from the tree on Amazon!   Search apple does not fall far from the tree on Google!
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  
arm candy » Search arm candy on Amazon!   Search arm candy on Google!
An attractive, seemingly romantic companion who accompanies a person in public simply so that one or both of the individuals can gain attention, enhance social status, or create an impression of sexual appeal. 
bat for both sides » Search bat for both sides on Amazon!   Search bat for both sides on Google!
To be a batter for both teams in an amateur baseball game. 
be in a spot of bother » Search be in a spot of bother on Amazon!   Search be in a spot of bother on Google!
To have a slight problem, to be in a predicament. 
best of both worlds » Search best of both worlds on Amazon!   Search best of both worlds on Google!
A combination of two seemingly contradictory benefits. 
box the compass » Search box the compass on Amazon!   Search box the compass on Google!
To know, and be able to recite the 32 points and quarter points of the magnetic compass from North, both clockwise and anticlockwise. 
bunny hop » Search bunny hop on Amazon!   Search bunny hop on Google!
A jump made where both wheels leave the ground. 
burn one's candle at both ends » Search burn one's candle at both ends on Amazon!   Search burn one's candle at both ends on Google!
To work extremely or excessively hard; to work too hard for good health or peace of mind. 
buy straw hats in winter » Search buy straw hats in winter on Amazon!   Search buy straw hats in winter on Google!
Of stocks, to buy when both demand and price is low, sell when demand and price is high. 
cat and mouse game » Search cat and mouse game on Amazon!   Search cat and mouse game on Google!
Two individuals and/or groups repeatedly keeping check on each other in a suspicious or self-protective way, often with the goal of one or both parties trying to gain a malicious advantage over the other. 
caught between the devil and the deep blue sea » Search caught between the devil and the deep blue sea on Amazon!   Search caught between the devil and the deep blue sea on Google!
Having a choice between two alternatives, both undesirable. 
dead as a doornail » Search dead as a doornail on Amazon!   Search dead as a doornail on Google!
Unquestionably dead. Used for both inanimate objects and once living beings. 
double Dutch » Search double Dutch on Amazon!   Search double Dutch on Google!
A date where both man and woman pay for their portion of the bill. 
fall between two stools » Search fall between two stools on Amazon!   Search fall between two stools on Google!
To attempt two tasks and fail at both, when either one could have been accomplished singly. 
feed a cold, starve a fever » Search feed a cold, starve a fever on Amazon!   Search feed a cold, starve a fever on Google!
Eating more will cure the common cold, and eating less will cure a fever.1887, J. H. Whelan, "The Treatment of Colds.", The Practitioner, vol. 38, pg. 180:"Feed a cold, starve a fever." There is a deal of wisdom in the first part of this advice. A person with a catarrh should take an abundance of light nutritious food, and some light wine, but avoid spirits, and above all tobacco.1968, Katinka Loeser, The Archers at Home, publ. Atheneum, New York, pg. 60:I have a cold. 'Feed a cold, starve a fever.' You certainly know that.2009, Shelly Reuben, Tabula Rasa, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, ISBN 015101079X, pg. 60:They say feed a cold, starve a fever, but they don't tell you what to do when you got both, so I figured scrambled eggs, tea, and toast. 
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